Teaching Assistant - Science

• Employer: Presfield High School & Specialist College
• Location: Presfield High School and Specialist College
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 34 hours per week. TERM TIME PLUS 1 WEEK (Inset Days).
• Closing Date: 14/10/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: PHSSC/26/344119

The successful candidate will work 34 hours per week, Term Time plus 1 week.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (TA3) in Science who is willing to go the "extra mile" in supporting our pupils to achieve their full potential. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Whilst previous experience of working in a SEN environment would be desirable, candidates who possess the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilence are just as important.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of the Science curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5 in line with the plans of the Science Curriculum Lead, prepare, deliver and evaluate Science intervention programmes to pupils of different ages and ability levels, be familiar and confident within the entirety of the Science National Curriculum along with pathways for formal qualifications such as Entry Level and GCSE and support teachers both specialist and non specialist with the organising of scientific equipment required for lessons and learning activities.

Full details of the role are detailed in the below Job Description and Person Specification.

Presfield High School is an oversubscribed specialist provision which caters for students with a primary diagnosis of Autism from age 11 through to 19. All our 129 students have an EHCP which identifies Autism as their primary need. We are advocates of Dr Stephen Shore's belief that "If you have met one child with autism you have met ONE child with autism".

This underpins all that we do and we are committed to challenging the stereotypical views that are often associated with Autism.

We passionately believe in empowering our students and their families to advocate for their individual needs to support them to make meaningful contributions to society and to gain employment if that istheir chosen destination. This is demonstrated in our diverse curriculum that promotes an aspirational academic and social pathway.

We are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and Young People and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please see the following link to our Safeguarding Policy on our school website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Due to the nature of the work involved, this post is "exempt" from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Interested candidates are welcome to attend for an informal tour around the school. Please contact the School Office on should you wish to arrange a tour of the school.

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Closing Date for applications: 9:00 am on Wednesday 14th October 2026

Interviews to be held on: Monday 19th October 2026