Teaching Assistant - Leagrave; LU9ND

Working Hours

30.50 hours per week

Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri – 8.55am – 3.25pm

Wed – 8.55am – 3.55pm

Term time plus an additional 5 days for INSET.

Teaching Assistants are involved in INSET days and after‑school workshops to equip and train staff to work in our specialist setting.

They are part of a class team to support pupils to access our specialist curriculum and enable pupils to progress in areas such as communication, independence, wellbeing, movement, cognition and learning.

Teaching Assistants are expected to support pool‑based lessons, requiring water competency and confidence rather than swimming skills.

Knowledge of a range of special needs is useful; a comprehensive induction and training programme is provided.

Experience with pupils with special needs is favoured, but willingness to learn and a clear identification with the school’s values is required.

Applicants must be able to converse and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

This post meets the definition of ‘Regulated Activity’ as defined in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as amended).

Because of the nature of this job, an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; all unspent and relevant spent convictions must be declared. Failure to disclose may result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Scheme.