SEND Teaching Assistant: Growth & Therapeutic Support

The Propeller Academy Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Flexible working options

CPD & training

Wellbeing days

On-site parking

Refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

The Propeller Academy Trust is seeking caring Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD at Bishopswood School. You will assist with learning activities, therapies, and IEP targets, helping pupils to grow academically and socially in a warm, therapeutic environment.

We offer a competitive salary, flexible working options and a strong focus on CPD, wellbeing and professional development. If you are a calm, patient team player with GCSEs in English and Maths, this is a rewarding

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent) required.
• Experience supporting children or young people (school, care, youth work etc.) preferred.
• Calm, patient, motivated and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist with learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets.
• Support enrichment activities (swimming, PE, community visits, horse riding).
• Provide personal and intimate care when needed.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and therapists.

Skills

Experience supporting children or youn

Calm, patient, motivated and a strong

Education

GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)

Job description

The Propeller Academy Trust is seeking caring Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD at Bishopswood School. You will assist with learning activities, therapies, and IEP targets, helping pupils to grow academically and socially in a warm, therapeutic environment.

We offer a competitive salary, flexible working options and a strong focus on CPD, wellbeing and professional development. If you are a calm, patient team player with GCSEs in English and Maths, this is a rewarding