Teaching Assistant

Job details

Job role: - Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary: £28,616.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £23,797.88

Teaching Assistant job summary

The Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing at [Employer hidden], working closely with teachers and the Inclusion team to ensure all students are able to access a high-quality, inclusive education. This role is particularly focused on supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), both in lessons and within the school’s learning hub.

Under the guidance of the Assistant Head of Inclusion/SENCO, the Teaching Assistant will provide targeted support to individuals and small groups, helping pupils engage with learning, build independence, and make meaningful progress. The role involves supporting classroom activities, assisting with planning and assessment, promoting positive behaviour, and contributing to a calm, supportive learning environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young people, committed to inclusion, and motivated to make a real difference to pupils’ academic and personal development. As part of [Employer hidden] and Orion Education Trust, Teaching Assistants are valued members of the school community and benefit from a strong culture of collaboration, professional development and wellbeing support.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

childcare disqualification

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

medical

online and social media

prohibition from teaching

right to work

satisfactory references

suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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