SEN Teaching Assistant

AxamyOne Jobs; Taunton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction

Career progression

Pension scheme

Tea/coffee

Employee assistance

Wellbeing activities

Wellbeing room

Occupational Health

Job summary

Selworthy School is seeking enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at Hazelbrook and Oakhill campuses. The role is a fixed-term or permanent position across two campuses, 31.25 hours per week (term time plus inset days), with start as soon as possible and a salary of £18,215 per year.

The school provides induction, professional development, a comprehensive pension, wellbeing resources and access to Occupational Health

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils with SEND preferred.
• Compassion, empathy and resilience.
• Flexibility and teamwork in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning activities and personal care as needed.
• Assist in delivering an ambitious, personalised curriculum.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment across Hazelbrook and Oakhill campuses.

Job description

About The Role

• Hazelbrook Campus - Secondary and 6th Form
• Oakhill Campus - Primary

We are currently looking for two permanent Teaching Assistants and 2 fixed term- MAT cover Teaching Assistants to work in either of our Selworthy campuses below:

• Hazelbrook Campus - Secondary and 6th Form
• Oakhill Campus - Primary

It is a cliché but nevertheless true that no two days are ever the same at Selworthy! We can promise an exciting, varied and rewarding career working within our dedicated team to help children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities reach their full potential.

“Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. The ‘SPECIAL ‒ supportive, personalised, empowering, creative, inspirational, aspirational, life long – curriculum’ underpins the vision and aspirations staff, and those responsible for governance, have for the pupils.” OFSTED June 2023 - Good

• Are you passionate about improving lives of children and young people with SEND?
• Do you have compassion and empathy?
• Are you capable and resilient?
• Do you have what it takes to make a difference?

We are looking for enthusiastic and resilient people who can demonstrate they are flexible, patient and kind, who will fit in with our skilled and hardworking staff team. The ability to think on your feet and cope well, in sometimes, challenging situations is a must. We can promise variety and innovative learning experiences which often necessitate warm coats!

“Pupils are encouraged to be active participants in their learning. Staff are strong advocates for pupils so they can make themselves heard.” OFSTED June 2023 - Good

What Selworthy School Offers Its Staff

• Full induction programme and ongoing professional development
• A rewarding role with excellent support and multiple opportunities for career progression.
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Provision of free tea/coffee for staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff wellbeing activities (exercise classes, access to Hydropool, staff and family events)
• Wellbeing room and information on wellbeing approaches
• Access to Occupational Health Service

Salary

Actual Annual Salary £18,215

Hours

31.25 Hours per week, Term term plus Inset days (8:45am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday)

Interview Dates

TBC

Start Date

as soon as possible

Selworthy School is part of the Oak Partnership Trust and the role may involve working across our partner schools in the future.

School-submitted vacancy from DfE Teaching Vacancies. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source terms. This listing does not imply endorsement or a paid relationship with the school.