Description
Whybridge Junior School is seeking an enthusiastic and talented SEN Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and vibrant school.
You will join a strong and supportive team of staff within an Academy that is committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment for our pupils and staff.
Job Details:
- 32.5 hours per week, over 5 days
- 8.45am to 3.45pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break
- 38 weeks per year
- Grade: Scale 3, Point 5-6
- Pro-rata salary: £23,007 p.a - £23,336 p.a (based on FTE £30,408 p.a - £30,843 p.a)
- Contract: Temporary
- To Start: As soon as possible (subject to recruitment checks)
Responsibilities:
- Provide general in-class support for teaching and learning
- Support SEND pupils with interventions and whole class participation
Requirements:
- Good Maths and English skills
- Diverse set of skills to support or lead teaching and learning in the classroom
- Passionate about teaching and learning, and striving for the best outcomes for children
- Ability to work creatively and strategically in the classroom
- Innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn
- Positive, with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Good sense of humour
Benefits:
- Opportunities for training, support, career development and sharing best practice amongst its six schools
About the school:
- Ofsted recently graded the school ‘GOOD’ (April 2025)
- Listed #111 of the best schools nationally in the Sunday Times: Good Schools Guide 2021