SEN Teaching Assistant — Special School

Springfield School; Leek; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Grade 4 with special educational needs. The role is full-time (32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) and is temporary until 20 July 2027. The salary is £26,847 - £27,274 per year.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping children with SEN, with high expectations, and who can work collaboratively with families and the wider school community to promote a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about seeing children make excellent progress in a Special School environment.
• Motivated, with high expectations for all learners.
• Committed to working with the whole school community.
• Able to contribute to life beyond their classroom.

Responsibilities

• Hold the pupils wellbeing and learning at the centre of all they do.
• Have good interpersonal skills, high standards and expectations.
• Effectively, promote and develop the vision, aims and ethos of the school.
• Have commitment to working in partnership with parents and other agencies.
• Undertake training and implement new initiatives.

Job description

Springfield School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Grade 4 with special educational needs. The role is full-time (32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) and is temporary until 20 July 2027. The salary is £26,847 - £27,274 per year.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping children with SEN, with high expectations, and who can work collaboratively with families and the wider school community to promote a positive learning environment.