TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA2) (SEN 1:1)
Salary: Scale F 7–10 (£25,584 FTE - £27,269 FTE)
Actual Salary: Scale F (7 -10): £20,162.26 - £21,490.18
Required from 1st September 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Are you excited by working in a new primary school where you can shape the lives of children and staff? If so, we are offering you the opportunity to become a valued member of staff in an excellent and supportive team? We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant (TA2) to join the teaching team at The Griffin Primary School to start in September 2025. This position is initially in Year 1 and is to support a pupil with additional needs as they move through the school each year. It is for 33.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The successful candidate will have an understanding of how to support children with SEMH and have the positivity, belief, energy and enthusiasm to work with primary aged children. You will have a passion for supporting children with their academic, social and emotional development, working as a member of a talented and supportive team.
We are looking for someone who:
· Is passionate about enabling all children to fulfil their potential socially and academically
· Has the enthusiasm and ambition to make children’s time in school an outstanding and positive experience
· Is patient, thoughtful and empathetic
· Is able to work effectively in a team and to work on their own initiative as appropriate
The successful candidate will have:
· A good knowledge/understanding of the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum
· Experience of working with children with SEMH and Autism
· Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
In return we can offer:
· A supportive, motivated staff team who are committed to improvement
· A commitment to staff wellbeing.
· The opportunity to benefit from the expertise of Lawrence Sheriff School and the teaching school hub as part of your ongoing professional development
To download an application pack please visit our website: http://www.thegriffinprimary.uk/
To apply please complete and return the job application and equality details forms to along with a letter of application to Mrs K Tucker (Office Manager) at admin2072@welearn365.com. Please do not submit CVs, as only the job application form will be considered. For further information please contact Mrs A Hine (Headteacher) : E-mail: head2072@welearn365.com
Closing date for applications: 12.00 pm on Friday 8th August
Interview date: To be arranged with the shortlisted candidates due to it being the school holidays
The Griffin Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check
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