Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

Job Summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our excellent school. The role involves working under the direction and guidance of the SENDCo and class teachers, to supervise and provide specific support for students with additional needs which will enable them to learn independently and in group situations. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusive education and will be able to respond to the needs of our students. The specialist nature of this role will include providing support for a student with significant hearing impairment. The successful candidate may also be given the opportunity to teach BSL as an unqualified teacher. The role includes supporting students to access learning activities and structured programmes, overcoming barriers to learning, particularly students with enhanced / specific needs.

Further Information

• 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.
• If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

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• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 781 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
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