Salary: £22,996 – £25,068 actual annual salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week
We're looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team as we prepare to open a new specialist school in January 2027. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a positive and supportive learning environment from the very beginning.
The school will provide education for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With capacity for up to 96 pupils, our aim is to create a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where every learner is supported to achieve their full potential.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils' learning, development and wellbeing. Working closely with the Class Teacher and wider multidisciplinary team, you will help create a nurturing, engaging and stimulating environment that enables pupils to succeed both academically and personally.
Support pupils during learning activities, reinforcing teaching and adapting support to meet individual needs.
Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupils to develop confidence and independence.
Assist with personal care, including hygiene, dressing and eating, where required.
Support pupils' social, emotional and personal development.
Observe and provide feedback on pupils' progress, behaviour and wellbeing.
Prepare learning resources and contribute to lesson planning and classroom activities.
Help maintain a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
A full job description is available upon request.
GCSE Maths and English (or Functional Skills Level 2 equivalent).
Level 2 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or willingness to work towards achieving this qualification.
A genuine commitment to putting children and young people at the centre of everything you do.
Ability to encourage independence and promote positive behaviour.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good ICT skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
Previous experience working within a SEND environment.
Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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