Teaching Assistants

Bishopswood School; Sonning Common; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,500 Recruitment & Retention Allow.

Full induction & CPD

Paid wellbeing days

Flexible working options

LGPS

Cycle To Work

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Bishopswood School is a specialist SEN school for pupils aged 4-16 with SLD, PMLD and autism (ASD). The role involves supporting pupils in the classroom and across activities, helping to deliver learning, therapy targets and enrichment experiences while promoting wellbeing and independence.

We value caring, motivated staff who can work as part of a supportive team. A competitive salary and local opportunities for CPD are offered, with flexible working options where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people (school, care, youth work, etc.)
• Calm, patient, motivated and a strong team player
• Experience with EHCPs or additional needs is desirable

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD in classroom and across school
• Assist with learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets
• Support enrichment activities (swimming, PE, community visits, horse riding)
• Provide personal and intimate care when needed
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence

Skills

Experience supporting children or

Calm and patient

Team player

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Support pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD in the classroom and across school

• Assist with learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets
• Support enrichment activities (swimming, PE, community visits, horse riding)
• Provide personal and intimate care when needed
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence

GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)

• Experience supporting children or young people (school, care, youth work etc.)
• Calm, patient, motivated and a strong team player
• Experience with children or young people with EHCPs or additional needs (desirable)

Are you ready to grow your career in SEND? We are seeking caring, motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team. Whether you are experienced or looking for a rewarding career change, this is a genuine opportunity to support pupils with additional needs to achieve their potential.

Bishopswood School is a specialist special educational needs (SEN) school for pupils aged 4-16 with SLD, PMLD and autism (ASD). Our school is warm, ambitious and highly resourced, offering a supportive, therapeutic environment where staff are encouraged to grow and make a real impact.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary + £1,500 Recruitment & Retention Allowance (FTE)
• Full induction programme and ongoing CPD, including specialist SEN training
• Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
• Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
• Local Government Pension (LGPS)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee assistance programme