Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Burton Borough School

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Job summary

A local education provider is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special needs in their learning journey. This role involves working closely under the guidance of experienced staff to create a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience, but this is not essential. The position requires a commitment to safeguarding children and young people. Interested applicants should apply by 8th December at 3.00 pm with interviews scheduled for 12th December.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support for pupils with special needs is desirable.
• Ability to work under instruction and guidance from SENDCo and HLTA's.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive environment for pupils with special needs.
• Assist in the implementation of Educational Health Care Plans.
• Support learning access for all pupils.

Skills

Experience working with children with specific needs

Ability to assist in the development of Educational Health Care Plans

Personal care

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as available

27.50 Hours per week

Term Time + 1 Week (PD Days)

• Scale 2 (£12.85 – £13.05 per hour) dependent on experience and length of service
• Annual Salary (£15,778 - £16,023)

We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our professional team in providing a supportive environment for pupils who have special needs in accessing the curriculum and to assist in the development and implementation of Educational Health Care Plans.

You will be working under the instruction/guidance of the SENDCo, Assistant SENDCo and the HLTA’s to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for all pupils, whatever their level of learning disability. This sometimes can involve personal care.

Ideally, we are looking for those who have experience in working with children with specific needs, but this is desirable and not essential.

Burton Borough is a vibrant and inclusive mixed school of 1210 students, situated on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border within the pleasant market town of Newport. Our location provides easy access to and from Shrewsbury, Stafford, Telford and Wolverhampton.

We are proud to be part of the Learning Community Trust, having joined in April 2024. This partnership places us within a forward‑thinking, research‑informed network of professionals, where collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

The school sits at the heart of the Newport community and aims to ensure that the skills, talents and attributes of all our young people are fostered so they flourish within a caring environment that has high aspirations for all. We believe that all students in our community have the right to the highest standard of education and see ourselves as having a privileged role in ensuring the young people of Newport prosper.

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. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the school.

For further information, please visit our website at www.burtonborough.org.uk or telephone [phone] or email [e-mail].

For daily updates and to see what we do, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @BurtonBorough

Closure date: 8th December at 3.00 pm

Interview Date: Friday 12th December

Attached Documents

• Candidate Booklet
• Application Form