Level 2 Teaching assistant + SEN - Orchard Provision

Due to our exciting expansion, we are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SEN Orchard Specialist Provision.

The Orchard opened in September 2025 as a satellite of our well-established Rectory Specialist Provision for children with autism. It will offer a nurturing and structured learning environment for 32 children across four specialist classrooms. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new and inspiring setting from the very beginning.

Job Title Level 2 Teaching assistant + SEN allowance
- Orchard Provision Job Type Teaching & Learning Job Phase Primary Location St Helen's

Grade 3 Actual Salary Information Includes SEN allowance Actual Salary Range £23,294.76 - £23,607.79 Contract Type Permanent Contract Term Full time, Term time only Closing Date Thursday, October 8th, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
• Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction
• Provide specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Promote self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
• To provide one to one support in either a care/special needs capacity for individual pupils as directed by the teacher

• Provide clerical/administration support (e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, data input, collecting money etc.)
• Assist with the display of childrens’ work
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans
• In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals
• Report pupil achievement, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
• Administer routine primary tests and invigilate exams
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and communicate information as required

• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration pupil learning styles, including small group work
• Undertake literacy/numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Prepare, maintain levels and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

• Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned)
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan
• Have an awareness of and support the role of other colleagues
• Attend relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson…