SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

About the Role

Due to securing additional funding we currently have a vacancy for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team, supporting students at the Primary Phase of the College on a temporary basis for the remainder of the academic year (2025/26). We will consider both full time and part time applications.

The ideal candidate must have experience of working with children who have Special Educational Needs (SEN) and have worked with students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.

As part of your role as a Teaching Assistant you will be required to carry out 30 minutes of Midday Supervision per day, which is a great way to build positive relationships with all children.

Hours of Work

8.30am to 3.30pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Full time positions are 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a term time only basis

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for working with children.
• Can communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Is proactive, approachable, and committed to the well-being of students.
• Has a flexible, adaptable and caring approach.
• Will contribute positively to the school’s environment and culture.

Application Information

If you are looking for the opportunity to work in an established school and would like a fulfilling and rewarding job working within a great team, then we would like to hear from you!

If you would like further information regarding this role, please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team on [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden].

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Checks

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In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our safeguarding due diligence. Where undertaken, this will be limited to information relevant to safeguarding or suitability to work with children and conducted in accordance with UK GDPR.