Grade 8 Senior Teaching Assistant

Forest Way School; Coalville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Way School in England is seeking a Permanent Full Time Senior Teaching Assistant to work across the school. It sits at Grade 8 – Pay Points 15 to 18 with a salary range of £29,550.00 to £32,055.00, starting £25,291.01, working 39 weeks per year.

You should have significant experience in a special school and an NVQ3 or equivalent (or higher) such as A Levels or a degree. The post is 37 hours per week across 200 days annually, with training and meetings arranged with the Headteacher and

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working in a special school.
• NVQ3 or equivalent or higher qualification (e.g., A Levels or degree).
• 37 hours per week for 200 days annually, including training and meetings.

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

A Levels or relevant degree

Job description

Permanent Full Time Senior Teaching Assistant - working across school.

Grade 8 - Pay Points 15 to 18 - Salary range - £29,550.00 to £32,055.00 (actual starting salary £25,291.01 working 39 weeks per year )

To start: As soon as possible

37 hours per week for 200 days annually (includes 5 Training days and 5 days directed time that may include training, parents evening etc. in negotiation with the Headteacher and class teacher. This will include classroom preparation and regular meetings.)

You will have significant experience of working in a special school and an NVQ3 or equivalent or higher relevant qualification. e.g. A Levels or relevant degree.

For more details please see the Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Closing date:- Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 9.00am

Forest Way School is committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People.

As this post is required to work in ‘Regulated Activity’ an enhanced DBS with a Barred list check is essential and an Online Search for short listed candidates will be undertaken.

Any offer of appointment will be conditional upon a variety of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references, and medical clearance.