SEND Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term (Secondary)

Pilton Community College; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilton Community College in Swindon is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support students in lessons and in the SEND department. This fixed-term role reflects SEND funding and 28 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, until 31 August 2027; Monday to Friday.

You will help students overcome barriers to learning and may perform light clerical duties. Applicants should be reliable, tenacious and enthusiastic, with good communication skills and relevant experience or training to make a

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant or similar role in education.
• Ability to support students with SEND needs.
• Reliable, proactive and good communicator.
• Willingness to undertake clerical tasks and supervision duties.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons in small groups and one-to-one.
• Provide clerical support for the department.
• Supervise lunch/break times and assist with routine classroom tasks.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Experience in education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pilton Community College in Swindon is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support students in lessons and in the SEND department. This fixed-term role reflects SEND funding and 28 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, until 31 August 2027; Monday to Friday.

You will help students overcome barriers to learning and may perform light clerical duties. Applicants should be reliable, tenacious and enthusiastic, with good communication skills and relevant experience or training to make a