Teaching assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community school in Wotton-under-Edge is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support SEND children. The role offers a vibrant environment with opportunities for professional development and a chance to make a difference in students' lives. Ideal candidates will have experience in a primary setting and a passion for inclusive education.

Benefits

Access to professional development

Supportive team environment

Modern school facilities

Qualifications

• Experience of working successfully with SEN children in a primary setting.
• Willingness to engage with ongoing training and professional development.
• Ability to motivate and inspire confidence in pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND children in a primary school environment.
• Work as part of a team to create a positive learning atmosphere.
• Engage with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Skills

Experience with SEND children

Teamwork

Motivational skills

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

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Job Description

The successful candidate will require a good standard of general education. Knowledge and experience of working with SEND children in a primary setting is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and versatile person to join our fantastic team of staff. We are able to offer you:

1. A vibrant, successful community school with well-behaved children and an excellent, rich and child-centred curriculum;
2. An enthusiastic and highly motivated team of staff;
3. Access to professional development;
4. A modern and spacious school in a rural setting;
5. Children who are motivated learners who are keen to do their best and demonstrate the school ASPIRE values (adaptability, self-belief, perseverance, inclusion, respect, enquiry).

Please apply if:

1. You have experience of working successfully with SEN children in primary setting.
2. Are flexible and versatile in a rapidly changing work environment and enjoy working as a team.
3. You have high expectations of what all pupils can achieve and are able to motivate and inspire confidence in pupils.
4. Patient, calm and consistent.
5. You are willing to engage with ongoing training and professional development.

The closing date for applications is: 12 noon, Monday 2nd June 2025.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on: week commencing 9th June 2025.

Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a visit.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted with details of the interview process. If you have not heard from us by 6th June 2025 then your application has not been short-listed for interview on this occasion and we are unable to provide further feedback at this stage in the process.

Please see attached document for the Person Specification – Teaching Assistant

Safeguarding Statement

Alexander Hosea Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.