Teaching Assistant

Scale 2 (£13.45 – £13.49 per hour) dependent on experience and length of service

Join our dedicated and inclusive team at Burton Borough School and make a real difference to the lives of young people.

We are seeking a caring, committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our professional SEND team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with additional needs to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential within a nurturing and ambitious school environment.

Working under the guidance of our SENDCo, Operational SEND Lead and Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs), you will provide tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping to deliver high-quality provision and contribute to the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The role may also involve supporting students with personal care where required.

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about supporting young people. Experience of working with children or young people with specific additional needs is desirable, but not essential, as training and professional development will be provided for the right candidate.

Burton Borough School is a thriving, vibrant and inclusive secondary school of 1,100 students, located in the attractive market town of Newport on the Shropshire-Staffordshire border. Our location offers excellent access from Shrewsbury, Stafford, Telford and Wolverhampton.

As part of the Learning Community Trust, we benefit from strong collaboration, shared expertise and outstanding professional development opportunities. We are committed to being a research-informed school where staff are supported to grow, develop and excel.

At the heart of the Newport community, we have high aspirations for every young person. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring that all students, regardless of need or background, receive the highest quality education and support. Our staff play a vital role in helping students develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to flourish both in school and beyond.

• Is enthusiastic about supporting children and young people.
• Has high expectations and a commitment to inclusion.
• Can build positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Is patient, flexible and resilient.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Shares our commitment to helping every child succeed.

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Opportunities to develop skills and expertise in SEND provision.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking Trust network.
• The chance to make a genuine difference every day.

Burton Borough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

To find out more about this opportunity, please visit , telephone  or email recruitment.bbscation. Please download the Job Pack for more information about this role

For a flavour of life at Burton Borough School and regular updates on our students’ achievements, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Burton Borough.

Join us and help ensure every student has the support they need to succeed.

• Vacancy reference
• 048
• Burton Borough Secondary
• Department
• Support
• Employment type
• Term Time + 1 Week (PD Days)
• Scale 2 (£13.45 – £13.49 per hour) dependent on experience and length of service - Annual Salary (£16,514.64 - £16,558.26)