TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

32.5 hours per week during term time

12 months Fixed Term Contract

 Required September 2026

APT&C Scale 6/SO1 points 19-25 £25,927 to £30,095 pro-rata

(dependent upon experience)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and outstanding academy.  We are seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to provide general classroom support for teachers and to students as well as intervention, 1:1 support and to work in the inclusion room. The daily working hours for this post are 8.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday.

 We can offer:

• Highly motivated and engaged students
  
• Opportunity for continued professional development
• A friendly and welcoming team
• Supportive Leadership Team and working environment
• An active SEN Governor.

 Do you have:

• 12 months experience of supporting students in an employment or voluntary capacity?

• Experience of working with SEND students in particular those with an Autism diagnosis?
• Excellent interpersonal skills?
• Flexibility to adapt and meet needs on a weekly and sometimes basis?

 Are you:

• Able to work as part of the SEND team to successfully include all SEND students in every day school life?
• Able to work with a range of different students as directed by the SENCo?
• Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent with good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills?
• Wanting to be part of a warm, outward looking community, which celebrates diversity and is supportive and collaborative?
• Able to converse at ease with staff, students, parents and members of the public in accurate spoken English?

 Duties to include but not exclusive to: 

•         1:1 classroom support for students with an Autism diagnosis

•        Pastoral support for students

•         Record keeping

•         Communication with teaching staff where required

•         Additional SEND support across the school when required

Why Join Us?

At Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, we pride ourselves on our strong community ethos and commitment to excellence. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring that our facilities provide the best possible learning environment for our students. We offer:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme.

•Opportunities for professional development and training.

• A supportive and collaborative school environment

Candidates will need to meet the requirements of the person specification. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check together with Identity, Right to Work, verification of qualifications and reference checks.