Teaching Assistants

Bishopswood School; Sonning Common; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + £1,500Recruitment

Full induction programme and CPD

Paid wellbeing days, flu vaccinations,

Flexible working options (part-time or

Local Government Pension (LGPS)

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Bishopswood School in England is seeking caring Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD across classrooms and school activities.

You will assist with learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets, support enrichment activities, and provide personal care when needed; experience with EHCPs is desirable. A warm, collaborative team environment is offered with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children or young people (school, care, youth work etc.).
• Experience with children or young people with EHCPs or additional needs (desirable).

Responsibilities

• 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

Calm

Patient

Motivated

Team player

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C)

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