Teaching Assistant at King Arthur's School

Contract: Fixed Term until 31.08.2027

Salary: Actual Salary £19,329 - £19,636 per annum (Grade 5, SCP 5-6) pay award pending.

Hours: 1 x full time vacancy (32.5 hours per week) and 1 x part-time (up to 26 hours per week, will consider job-share). Applicants should clearly indicate which vacancy/hours they are applying for.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to provide individual support for students with Special Educational Needs. Working under the guidance of the SENDCo and class teachers, you will support an individual student, enabling them to engage successfully in lessons, develop confidence and make excellent progress both academically and socially. The successful candidates will be patient, adaptable and committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a named student throughout the school day.
• Encourage engagement, focus, and emotional regulation in a busy classroom setting.
• Facilitate social interaction and communication with peers and staff.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SENCO to implement and review the student’s support plan.
• Promote independence and self-esteem in learning and school life.

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Understands the importance of building trust and consistency.
• Is patient, nurturing, and adaptable to the changing needs of the child.
• Has excellent communication skills and works well as part of a team.
• Has relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, or equivalent experience – desirable but not essential).

Each role is to support a named child to enable the student to achieve their full learning potential and facilitate their personal, academic, social, and moral development.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK‑based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.