Advanced Teaching Assistant with SEN allowance

Gladstone Road Primary School; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Gladstone Road Primary School in Scarborough is seeking a dedicated SEN Advanced Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming school community. You will work closely with identified pupils with special educational needs, providing targeted support to help them reach their full potential and develop their academic, social and emotional progress.

We are looking for an experienced TA who is patient, resilient and committed to making a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (such as a Level 3 TA or Childcare qualification)
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a school or childcare setting
• Experience working with special needs pupils

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to identified pupils with SEN
• Develop strong relationships to support academic, social and emotional progress

Skills

Experience as Teaching Assistant

Experience with SEN pupils

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Our Opportunity

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Advanced Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming school community.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with identified pupils with special educational needs, providing targeted support to help them reach their full potential. You will play a vital part in their day‑to‑day school experience, developing strong relationships and supporting their academic, social and emotional progress.

We are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant who is patient, resilient and deeply committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of pupils with SEN.

Working in our school is incredibly rewarding. Our support staff are highly regarded, and we pride ourselves on developing our support colleagues to excel and further develop their career through specialised training and career paths.

We encourage applications from candidates who have a passion for education and wish to work in a setting which offers reward and challenge. A resilient, robust and positive mindset are required.

You will have:

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (such as a Level 3 TA or Childcare qualification)
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a school or childcare setting
• Experience working with special needs pupils