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Sandfield Close is seeking an experienced Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team in the DSP. Our 12 place DSP caters for children with Autism and Communication and Interaction needs. This is a fixed-term contract to start as soon as possible, until the end of the academic year.
What we offer:
• Salary: Grade 3, Spinal Point 5 – Full-time equivalent (FTE) £25,583 per annum (actual salary £19,187 per annum)
• Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year)
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
Please note: This post is funded through SEND provision and is not a permanent role. Should the supported child leave the school, a four-week notice period will apply.
About the role:
You will:
•Support pupils with Autism and Communication and Interaction needs
•Deliver personalised provision and targeted interventions
•Be knowledgeable and confident with using a range of SEND strategies to support the children
•Use your initiative and SEND experience to help pupils achieve their targets
•Maintain accurate SEND provision records
•Meet the well-being, personal and intimate care of our pupils
•Communicate effectively with both children and adults
We are looking for someone who:
•Is caring, patient, and proactive
•Works effectively in a small team
•Enjoys working in a collaborative school environment
•Has practical knowledge of SEND strategies and interventions
Key dates:
•Closing date: Monday 27th October 2025 at 9:00am
•Interviews: Thursday 30th October 2025
When completing the supporting statement section, if you wish, you may include a separate supporting statement as an attachment, or you may email it to our Business Manager via our office email address. (Please refer to our website)
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within a week of the closing date, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. We thank you for your application.
Safeguarding Statement
Sandfield Close is committed to safeguarding and protecting children. We use Safer Recruitment procedures for all staff appointments at the school. All job offers are subject to obtaining satisfactory DBS clearance, pre-employment identity checks and references.