Salary:                            Grade 5, Point 5- 6: £19,329 - £19,636 per annum, subject to experience (salary quoted is for 32.5 hours per week)*

Hours:                        1 x full time vacancy (32.5 hours per week) and 1 x part-time (up to 26 hours per week, will consider job-share). Applicants should clearly indicate which vacancy/hours they are applying for.

Contract:                   Fixed term until 31.08.2027, 39 weeks a year (term time plus inset days). Although this is a 12-month fixed-term contract, this may be extended subject to the individual student remaining at the school and the continuation of associated funding

The salary quoted reflects the annual salary for the position at the time of advertising. Payment will be made in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment, and again if employment ends partway through the school year, to ensure the correct salary is paid for work completed during the academic year.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to provide individual support for students with Special Educational Needs. Working under the guidance of the SENDCo and class teachers, you will support an individual student, enabling them to engage successfully in lessons, develop confidence and make excellent progress both academically and socially. The successful candidates will be patient, adaptable and committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a named student throughout the school day.
• Encourage engagement, focus, and emotional regulation in a busy classroom setting.
• Facilitate social interaction and communication with peers and staff.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SENCO to implement and review the student’s support plan.
• Promote independence and self-esteem in learning and school life.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Understands the importance of building trust and consistency.
• Is patient, nurturing, and adaptable to the changing needs of the child.
• Has excellent communication skills and works well as part of a team.
• Has relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, or equivalent experience – desirable but not essential).

Each role is to support a named child to enable the student to achieve their full learning potential and facilitate their personal, academic, social, and moral development. 

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Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the school, please do not hesitate to contact Claire Hamblin, Office Manager on claire.hamblin@kingarthurs.org.uk.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child.  It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis.  SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check.  The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process