Teaching Assistant

Focus Resourcing; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support SEN pupils. The role offers a salary ranging from £18,491 to £19,514 and includes additional benefits such as free on-site parking and a generous pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have excellent support skills and a desire to make a difference, with full training provided for those without prior experience in SEN. This position requires engagement in both indoor and outdoor activities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Generous pension scheme

Contractual Sick Pay

Free mental health coaching

Family friendly policies

Continuous Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN pupils in a 1:1 or group setting is advantageous but not essential.
• Willingness to work in a SEN environment and provide personal care.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support SEN pupils in their learning and development.
• Participate in physical activities and provide personal care.
• Engage in continuous professional development training.

Skills

Support skills

Motivation

Resilience

Physical activity participation

Job description

Teaching Assistant
FTE - 24,027- 24,790 plus 1491 SEN Allowance
Actual Salary 18,491 - 19,514
Term Time Only
Hours: Monday 08.30 - 16.30 and 08.30 - 15.30 Tuesday to Friday plus INSET days.

Benefits:
Free on-site parking
Generous pension scheme
Contractual Sick Pay
Free confidential mental health and well-being coaching and counselling services
Family friendly policies
Staff Well-being Group
Continuous Professional Development: A full induction and on the job training with a commitment to supporting and coaching you towards excellent practice
A generous site in a well-established community location, with excellent transport links close to the river Thames and the beautiful surrounding countryside.

Experience of working with SEN pupils in a group or 1:1 setting is advantageous but not essential as full ongoing training will be provided. The willingness to work in a SEN environment where you can demonstrate your excellent support skills, motivation, resilience and desire to make a difference is equally as important. You will need to be willing to work both indoors and out throughout the year, participate in physical activities and provide personal care.