Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our special school. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with autism, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs.

• Support pupils’ learning on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist the class teacher in delivering personalised learning activities
• Promote pupils’ independence, confidence, and social development
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and behaviour
• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to monitoring and recording pupil progress

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Free Discount For Teachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

Actual Salary: £21,953 - £22,653

Working hours: 37 hours per week – Term Time Only plus 5 inset days – 39 weeks per year