SMITHILLS SCHOOL
SUCCESS FOR ALL
JOB VACANCIES
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND)
WORKING PATTERN: 28 hrs 45 mins per week Term time plus 5 INSET days
CONTRACT TYPE: 1 Year Fixed Term
SALARY: Grade D Points 6 to 11 £25,989 to £28,142 PA PRO RATA
Actual Salary at point 6 approx £17,282
CLOSING DATE: Midnight Sunday 5th July 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: W/C 6th July 2026
THE ROLE:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified candidate to join our team of Teaching Assistants in a successful and forward-thinking department. You will work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have the ability to support the teacher in planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities to ensure effective teaching and learning and the ability to give feedback in a constructive manner. You will be able to contribute to positive relationships with pupils and adults through communication and interaction and provide effective support for colleagues through differentiation and a proactive approach in and out of a classroom setting.
ABOUT US:
Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of ‘Success for All’. Please refer to the application pack to see what we can offer you.
Please return completed applications to HR@smithillsschool.net
CVs and late applications will not be accepted
Smithills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
For further details of the role and to access the application form, please see below:
TA Level 2 SEND Candidate Information
Please Note:
A short-list of candidates will normally be drawn up within four weeks of the closing date and they will be informed of the time and date of interviews as soon as the short-listing is completed.
Whatever the outcome, we thank you for showing an interest.
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