SEN Teaching Assistant — Path to Teacher Training (Term-Time)

The Basildon Academies; Vange; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher training routes

Support and development

Job summary

The Basildon Academies invite applications for a Teaching Assistant who will champion SEN students and collaborate with teachers to raise attainment across Key Stage 3 to 5. This role is 37 hours per week, term-time (39 weeks) with occasional evenings for parent events, and offers structured development including potential routes into teacher training.

Salary band 3 FTE £28,351–£30,681; actual starting salary £24,316 with performance-based annual increments.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English and Mathematics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and make confident decisions.
• Patient, encouraging and resilient demeanour.
• Knowledge of SEN and experience in a primary or secondary school.
• Able to use ICT effectively to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Work with class teachers and the pastoral team to champion SEN students.
• Support students to achieve their potential within a 37-hour week during term time and attendance at parent evenings as needed.

Skills

GCSEs

Communication

Initiative

Patience

SEN knowledge

ICT for learning

Job description

The Basildon Academies invite applications for a Teaching Assistant who will champion SEN students and collaborate with teachers to raise attainment across Key Stage 3 to 5. This role is 37 hours per week, term-time (39 weeks) with occasional evenings for parent events, and offers structured development including potential routes into teacher training.

Salary band 3 FTE £28,351–£30,681; actual starting salary £24,316 with performance-based annual increments.