SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant / SEN Support (Full time / Term-time)

32.5 hours per week, 44.8 weeks per year, working hours in line with school hours usually 08:30–15:30 or 08:45–15:45 (can vary slightly)

L  Scale 3, Scale Point 5-6

£ 28,521 - £ 28,929 FTE per annum dependent on experience

(£22,123.44 - £22,439.21 pro-rated value)

A supportive, inclusive academy trust is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work with students across the age range, including those with special educational needs and autism. The post offers strong CPD, a collaborative team culture and access to onsite staff benefits and wellbeing support.

• Pension: access to TPS or LGPS where applicable
• CPD: trust-funded training and professional development hub
• Work-life: term-time contract with generous leave provisions and winter wellbeing day
• Practical perks: free hot drinks, on-site parking, EV charging points, Microsoft 365 access
• Wellbeing & financial support: Employee Assistance Programme (24/7), interest‑free loans for work‑related costs (equipment, travel, visas)
• Family support: access to on‑site term‑time nursery for staff (where available)

• Qualification: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or working towards)
• Functional skills: Level 2 (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths (Science desirable)
• SEN experience: demonstrable experience with young people with special educational needs or
• Safeguarding: commitment to safeguarding young people;
  Enhanced DBS required

• Support teachers in planning and delivering learning activities across the curriculum, with particular focus on literacy, numeracy and practical science where required
• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEN, including autism, helping them access the curriculum and develop independence
• Work with small groups and individuals to deliver intervention programmes, remedial lessons and differentiated activities
• Assist with classroom management, maintaining positive behaviour and promoting inclusion and wellbeing
• Record and maintain accurate student records: observations, progress notes, behaviour logs and any required statutory documentation
• Support daily routines, personal care, and welfare needs as required; follow health & safety, hygiene and safeguarding procedures
• Contribute to team meetings, pupil reviews, multi‑agency meetings and CPD activities as required