Specialist Teaching Assistant– Arbour Vale School and Satellite Centre

Arbourvaleschool; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbour Vale School Satellite Centre & Main Site Level 4, Point 19 is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant for term-time work. The post runs 33.5 hours per week, Monday 8.30am–4.30pm and Tue–Fri 8.30am–3.30pm, with a starting salary of £22,125.68 plus SSA allowances.

Applicants should note the closing date of Friday 25th September 2026 and that CVs are not accepted. Safeguarding commitments apply, with enhanced DBS checks on appointment.

Job description

Emergency Out of Hours number: 07519 130641

Specialist Teaching Assistant– Arbour Vale School and Satellite Centre

Arbour Vale School Satellite Centre & Main Site Level 4, Point 19 – £22,125.68+ SSA allowance £1,047.89 per annum (FTE £27,767+ SSA allowance £1,315.07 per annum) 33.5 hours per week, term time only (Monday 8.30am – 4.30pm; Tuesday - Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm) Application End Date: 25/09/2026

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

To ensure a fair opportunity for all applicants, candidates who have applied for this position within the past 6 months will not be considered.”

Closing Date: Friday 25 th September 2026

Interviews will take place: to be confirmed

Safeguarding Statement:

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

In line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust reserves the right to request and review references prior to interview as part of our safer recruitment process. Any concerns raised will be followed up with the applicant before a recruitment decision is made.