SEND Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Ellwood Primary School
Coleford, Forest of Dean
Grade Grade 5 (pts 11-14) £28,142 – £29,540 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (16 hours)
Contract Fixed Term Contract (Until 31/08/2027)
Closing Date: 31/10/2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date A.S.A.P.
We are seeking a committed and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful rural school. The position is initially for 16 hours per week (to include some break duties) and will be a fixed term contract until August 31st 2027. The role is to support pupils with SEMH/SEND needs. Part of the role will also require the candidate to support the class teachers and deliver SEND interventions.
• The candidate will need to be an experienced TA (Level 3) to support individual pupils with SEND/SEMH and cognition and learning needs.
• The pupils will require support during PE and may require intimate care.
• Knowledge of phonics, early reading, writing and maths is essential and experience of working with children who have SEND needs is required.
• The candidate will also need to supervise and deliver targeted interventions to small groups of pupils in EYFS/KS 1, so experience and knowledge of specific intervention and delivery, such as targeted reading, writing and maths support is desirable.
• A calm and consistent approach is required and a good knowledge of delivering My Plan work/interventions both in terms of helping to set targets, deliver work and to review objectives.
• Experience of working in partnership and liaising with parents and external professionals is desirable.
We are ideally looking for full days Thursday and Friday and mornings Tuesday and Wednesday but the part days may be negotiable for the right candidate.
What we can offer:
• Experienced staff
• Wonderful, enthusiastic and well-behaved children
• Great resources and facilities
• Good CPD opportunities and professional development
As part of our due diligence within safer recruitment the school may carry out online searches to help identify any incidents or issues which might need to be explored at interview. These searches can include, but will not be limited to, Facebook, Instagram, X and Google.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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