Teaching Assistant

Contract type: permanent
Work pattern: 32 hours 45 minutes per week, Term time only + 1 day Staff Training (38.2 weeks)
Salary information: Scale 3, £22,331 - £22,650 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Start date: September 2026

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives? Having already recruited a number of people to grow our team, we are now seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our highly supportive Access and Inclusion Faculty.

You will work with teachers to:

• Support learning and raise attainment of students with a range of educational needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, and self-esteem across the classroom and wider school.
• Deliver and evaluate small group interventions under the guidance of the SENDCO.
• Support students with sensory or physical impairments (including personal care, if required – training provided).
• Provide exam access support and contribute to pastoral care, working closely with professionals and families.

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Have a good general education, including GCSEs (Grade C or above) in English and Maths.
• Are proactive, empathetic, and enthusiastic about supporting students with a range of needs (e.g., dyslexia, ASD, ADHD).
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals.
• Are committed to promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Additional qualifications (e.g., TA training, ELSA, NVQ Level 2/3, experience with SEND) are desirable.

Please return your completed Application Form and Equality Monitoring Form to recruitment@bishopramsey.school .

Closing date: Tuesday 4th August at 10am
Interview date: Tuesday 11th August
Further information: Due to the school holidays, we are unable to offer an alternative date for interviews. We reserve the right to close the application process early.