Specialist Teaching Assistant; TA– SEMH

To start as soon as possible

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (TA3) to join our effective Learning Support department and support students with a variety of Special Educational Needs.

Reporting to the Deputy SENCo and based in the ‘HUB provision’ the specialist TA3 will work closely with students to support their learning experience throughout the day across curriculum areas and during social times. You will be working with students with Specific Educational Needs in areas relating to SEMH. Specific vulnerable groups of focus will include those with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Attention Deficit Disorder, Anxiety and Looked After Children (CLA).

We are seeking to appoint a colleague with initiative, enthusiasm and the ability to work positively with some our most vulnerable students. Experience of working with students from a vulnerable background (SEN/Behaviour/Illness) is essential.

The hours of work are 37 hours per week, based on 8.15am – 4.25pm 4x a week and 8.15am- 3.55pm 1x a week, term time plus 5 staff learning days; 39 weeks per annum.

Starting salary for a full-time post at Band H (points 17-22) is within the range £31,022 to £33,699, starting point depending on experience and qualifications. Actual salary for hours and weeks worked is calculated as £26,875 to £29,194 subject to any continuous service.

To apply download an application form and further information from our website  and send all electronic applications to re

Closing date for completed applications 12 Noon, Tuesday 17th March 2026

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS and requires a children’s barred list check.