Teaching Assistant

Crispin School Academy; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Employer pension contribution 19.2%

Staff assistance programme

Job summary

Wessex Learning Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning across student groups at a school within the trust. The role is part of the SEND team and requires collaboration with the SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo.

Hours are 24.5 per week (6 hours per day over four days, including Friday) with term-time weeks, plus a fortnightly Monday training 15:15–16:15. The role offers CPD and staff benefits within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to supervise the work of individuals and groups of students.
• A passion for working with students with additional needs.
• Ability to carry out administrative tasks to support the SEND team in the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support learning with individuals and groups of students.
• Be part of the SEND team led by the SENDCo and supported by the Assistant SENDCo.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Supervise students

Passion for SEND students

Administrative support

Job description

Permanent contract to start as soon as possible.

Grade 14, points 4-6, current starting salary £26,016 FTE per annum, actual starting salary £14,524 per annum (£13.48 per hour).

6 hours per day, 08:30-15:10, less a 40 minute break, across 4 days, to include Friday.

Paid at 24.5 hours per week to include fortnightly 1 hour Monday training session 15:15 to 16:15 38.4 working weeks (term time plus 2 days, pro rata).

We want to hear from you if you have a passion for supporting young people and their learning within a forward thinking team that is part of a school with a strong sense of community and purpose. As Teaching Assistant your role will be to support learning with individuals and groups of students. You will be part of our SEND, lead by the SENDCo and supported by the Assistant SENDCo.

Candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to supervise the work of individuals and groups of students.
• A passion for working with students with additional needs.
• Ability to carry out administrative tasks to support the SEND team in the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning.

We can offer you:

• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
• A chance to work within a school committed to every learner.
• The opportunity to work with our young learners.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• In addition to your contribution to the pension scheme, the school/employer contribute to the pension fund, currently 19.2%.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM Wellbeing, who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

At the Wessex Learning Trust collaboration is key, we work together to share knowledge, grow and develop through professional learning communities.

Interviews to be held 22 October 2026