SEN Teaching Assistant

This role will be 8.30am – 3.30pm 5 days per week, 32.5 hpw, 38 weeks per year

£23,556 full time equivalent, pro rata salary £17,495.63. Additional payments may be made depending on the level of need the pupils have.

At Temple Hill Primary Academy we call Teaching Assistants ‘Associate Teachers’ because we recognise your importance; you are more than an assistant, you are a teacher too. Never underestimate how an AT can change a child’s life.

What is our school like?

‘Out the box’ thinking
Friendly feel, staff are open with a sense of trust and community
Diverse supportive workforce with freedom to express yourself
 Skills required:

Highly experienced TAs or those who have never done the job before but are willing to train and can learn quickly
Good standard of Maths & English- a willingness to cover a class
Positive team players who are resilient, adaptable and understanding should apply
Our staff benefits package includes:

Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
Two family days
Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave 
Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
We have 900 pupils from Nursery to Year 6 with a Specialist Resource Provision for children with Speech & Language needs (SLCN). We offer a short-term Nurture placement for children with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. 29% of children have special needs and 40% of children receive Pupil Premium funding. We pride ourselves on the high-quality provision we offer to all children especially those in vulnerable groups. 

We are the school to work at because we are unique. Children come first whatever their background or their differing needs. We value our staff, we care, we understand. We will support and encourage you to be the best version of yourself. #WeAreTempleHill 

 The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment. 

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Information about the school