Teaching Assistant

Required to start As soon as possible.

Croft Community School is a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties or Autism Spectrum Conditions.

Governors wish to appoint x6 skilled and dedicated Enhanced Teaching Assistants to join our team.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a wide range of complex needs, working closely with teachers to deliver learning, promote independence and ensure all pupils can access a broad and engaging curriculum.

• Supporting learning for individuals, small groups and whole classes under the direction of a teacher
• Planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities alongside teaching staff
• Providing specialist support for pupils with complex SEND needs
• Promoting pupils’ independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing
• Monitoring progress and contributing to reports and pupil records
• Supporting behaviour, care needs and inclusion throughout the school day
• Working collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals
• Assisting with classroom organisation, resources and wider school activities

We are looking for experienced, proactive and caring individuals with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks (term time plus
2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks (term time plus
2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date for applications is Friday 28th August 2026

Interview date: TBC

Croft Community School

Greencroft Road Ends, Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8PR

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