Teaching Assistant

TES FE News; Selsey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school is looking for a motivated Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs in the classroom. This is a full-time permanent role requiring enthusiasm and engagement in diverse activities to help young learners develop their skills. The successful candidate will benefit from an entry-level position in a supportive educational environment with ongoing commitments to safeguarding and welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a classroom environment and 1:1 support, preferably with students with special educational needs.
• Prepared to engage with young people in sports, creative arts, and life skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special educational needs in a classroom setting.
• Engage in various activities including sports and creative arts.

Skills

Patience

Energy

Enthusiasm

Job description

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Job Overview

We are seeking to appoint a talented Teaching Assistant.

Closing Date: Friday 5th September 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 10th September 2025

Salary: £20,417.88 - £23,415.00 (pt12- pt16)

Contract Type: 44.6 weeks (Term Time only) working 35 hours per week on a permanent contract

Role Overview

To excel in this role, you will have proven experience working in a classroom environment and 1:1, preferably with pupils who have special educational needs including ASD, learning difficulties, and/or behavioural difficulties.

You will possess patience, energy, and enthusiasm, and be prepared to engage young people with significant complex needs in sports, the creative arts, outdoor pursuits, and life skills activities.

Application Process

An application form can be completed online via the charity website: https://form.jotform.com/230594201621345 or contact [e-mail]. The School does not accept CVs.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment & online checks. Acre View Primary School is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing

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