Specialist Teaching Assistant

Mangotsfield School; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare scheme for employees

Pension (LGPS)

Dedicated CPD time & budget

Family-friendly leave

Job summary

Mangotsfield School is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to deliver targeted interventions for students with SEND, under the direction of the SENDCo. You will support pupils from KS3 to KS5 with 1:1 and small-group work, help maintain SEND records, and assist with planning and resource management to promote high standards.

You will promote students' emotional, physical and educational development, build positive relationships with families and external agencies, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience delivering targeted interventions for students with SEND.
• Ability to use data to inform intervention impact.
• Strong written and verbal communication with students, colleagues, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions for SEND students.
• Support planning, resource organisation and SEND records.
• Assist with Assess–Plan–Do–Review cycle and behaviour/safety across the school.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and external agencies.

Job description

Job title: Specialist Teaching Assistant

Salary: PATH 6 £29,542 FTE, £24,036 prorated

Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year (term time only + INSET)

Contract Type: Permanent

About the role

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to deliver targeted interventions for students with SEND, supporting them to maintain high expectations and develop their personal aspirations. Working under the direction of the SENDCo, you will help promote the emotional, physical and educational development of pupils from KS3 to KS5.

You will deliver 1:1 and small‑group interventions, contribute to the Assess–Plan–Do–Review cycle, support learning in and beyond the classroom and build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and external agencies. You will also assist teachers with planning, organising resources, maintaining SEND records and supporting behaviour and safety across the school.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and compassionate individual with a strong commitment to securing high standards for all young people. You will have the confidence and patience to engage effectively with secondary students.

You will have:

• An understanding of what makes an effective intervention, with the ability to use data to inform intent, implementation, and impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to build successful relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and outside agencies.
• Excellent organisational skills, a commitment to ongoing professional development and a dedication to acting as a positive role model while safeguarding student welfare.

About us

Mangotsfield School has a strong ethos built on our four values. In all aspects of school life we encourage students to love learning, embrace challenge, give and earn respect and grow our community. Our classrooms, our corridors and our systems are built on these values: this supports our culture where we can meet individual needs and close the gaps for our students.

Mangotsfield School is a local secondary school firmly rooted in, and proudly working within, the community which it serves. The school is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings on the north‑eastern outskirts of Bristol. Mangotsfield School benefits from being part of a wider trust and partners with Downend School to deliver 16-19 opportunities for all students.

We can offer you:

• Happy, engaging students
• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
• Access to a fully funded Healthcare Scheme for all employees and their dependants
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
• Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance

Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child

Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.