We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work within our team to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan who is currently in reception.
The successful candidate will have the skills to work alongside the class teacher and SENDCo to ensure that the child is accessing the curriculum and making positive progress with their emotional development and their academic learning. Ideally, you will have some previous experience of working with children with SEND, but most importantly we are looking for someone who is calm, caring and consistent in their approach, who is committed to maintaining our high standards and wants to make a difference, and who is willing to ‘go that extra mile’ to better the life chances of our children. The role also involves supervising children for 30 minutes every day over the lunchtime period.
In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their field and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found here.
- Teaching Assistant Level 2
- Fixed term until 31 August 2026
- Term time only
- 29 hours and 35 minutes per week (8.45am to 3.10pm, Monday to Friday)
- Grade 4 Level 1-4 (£24,335 to £25,503 per annum) reduced pro-rata, pay award pending. Actual Annual salary £16,718.09 to £17,520.50
- Closing date: midnight on Sunday 22 June 2025
- Interview date: to be confirmed
- Start Date: 1 September 2025
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Further details about the school are available on the school website.
A job description and person specification for the role is available here.
Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Jennifer Mitchell.
To apply please download the application form here.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.