Establishment: St Catherine's CofE Primary School Location: St Catherine's Primary School Salary: 7518.38 - 8141.22 Department: Teaching Assistants Job Type: Part Time Key Stage: Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Closing Date: 20/10/2025 09:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2026) Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 12.50 Weeks per Year: 44.650 Pay Grade: Grade D 6-11
TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSISTANT - LEVEL 2 WITH SEN
12.5 HOURS PER WEEK (MON – FRI 1.00 – 3.30PM), TERM TIME PLUS 5 DAYS, FIXED TERM CONTRACT (UNTIL 31/08/2026), REQUIRED ASAP
St. Catherine’s CE Primary School wish to appoint a patient and highly motivated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting students with special educational needs to work in our school. Your role will involve you taking on small group work, as well as supporting whole classes. In general, you will be supporting SEN pupils through the academic, social and emotional elements of school life.
You will be expected to promote and secure high standards of teaching and learning, whilst supporting pupil achievement and progression. You will need to actively contribute to St. Catherine’s vision and aims.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work with and supervise individuals and groups of students under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, supporting target setting for students and enabling access to learning for all students.
* Assist in managing students’ sometimes significant and challenging behaviour through the use of a range of strategies and techniques.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Be an outstanding, experienced teaching assistant, ideally with experience of neurodiverse children.
* Have a proven track record of high-quality teaching support.
* Be flexible, positive and caring.
* Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Be an active member of our school family and join in with school life.
* Contribute towards the Christian ethos of our school.
* Promote collaboration and partnership with all members of our community.
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Time and support to carry out the SENCO responsibilities effectively
* Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
* Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles.
* Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
* Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
* A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
* 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
We are an equal opportunities employer. The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks.
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