Teaching Assistant Level 3 with SEN Allowance

Application forms and further details can be obtained from Gemma Baxendale (School Business Manager) on [phone removed] or via email: [email removed]. Applications must be returned by email to the same address.

Teaching Assistant Level 3 with SEN Allowance – Stepping Stones

(Temporary for 12 months, with a view to become permanent)

32.5 hrs per week / 46 weeks per year (Term Time)

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Pay Band F / SCP 12-17 £29,542 - £32,046 pro rata, per annum, PLUS - SEN Allowance £1,134 per annum

(Actual Salary: £23,592 - £25,592 per annum with SEN Allowance)

Working hours 8:30am – 3:30pm

St. Mary and St. Paul’s School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic worker to join our Stepping Stones SEND team and work within our specialist provision

We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant with level 3 qualifications who is enthusiastic, passionate about working with SEND children, will be happy to contribute to the broader life of the school and is an excellent practitioner who will help to support and develop our school’s Christian ethos.  Experience of working with a range of children with differing SEND needs and a Certificate in Paediatric First Aid is highly desirable.

We can offer a friendly and supportive school that Ofsted has judged to be good, highlighting that “Pupils are happy and safe at this welcoming school. They are proud to celebrate each other’s achievements. Pupils said that staff care deeply for them. Pupils enjoy learning.” Our SIAMs Inspection said that “the school’s Christian character permeates all aspects of school life”.

Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2022

Application forms and further details can be obtained from Gemma Baxendale (School Business Manager) on [phone removed] or via email: [email removed]. Applications must be returned by email to the same address.

 Closing Date: Thursday 24th September at 12pm.

Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to school for interview. 

The interviews and observations will be held on Wednesday 30th September.

Visits would be warmly welcomed.  Please contact the school office/ email address for an appointment to visit the school.