Teaching Assistant – Special Educational

Overview

The Clare School is a warm and welcoming school, which was graded as “Outstanding” by Ofsted at its last inspection.

The role is a part‑time Teaching Assistant position, working 32.5 hours per week during term time plus one week. Salary is £19,548 to £19,859 per annum (Scale D).

You will assist pupils with their learning activities and support them in engaging with the curriculum and classroom lessons. You will be kind and patient, enabling our pupils to achieve at their highest ability, provide help and support while fostering independence wherever possible, and role‑model a love of learning with enthusiasm for working with our children and young people.

• Assist pupils with learning activities and support engagement in the curriculum and classroom lessons.
• Provide help and support, fostering independence wherever possible.
• Act as a role model for a love of learning and enthusiasm for working with children.

• NVQ Level 2 in Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Reliable and trustworthy with an exemplary attendance record.
• Positive attitude with a “can‑do” approach.
• Committed to the highest standards of support for pupils.

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

TBC.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be required to undergo pre‑employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and a declaration form will be required to establish whether you are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if shortlisted. Guidance on disclosure can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

We are a disability confident employer.