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  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    16 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    28 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Part time: Full time/part time, term time only, not including INSET days Days and hours flexible – to be discussed at interview

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

Salary for 20 hours per week: £11,563 - £12,325 Grade 4, £25,584 – 27,269 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have good organisation, communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate empathy with young people who have a range of learning and physical needs. A ‘can do’ approach, flexibility and the ability to problem solve are important. The Piggott School is accessible and fully inclusive, with students attending lessons across the whole of our busy site.

Although the main focus of this role is physical care support, the role will also include supporting students in the classroom. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver support to a number of students with varying needs.

Responsibilities will include organising a timetable of support for students with personal care needs as well as delivering the support, including toileting and physiotherapy (training will be provided). Candidates will need to be able to effectively liaise with external agencies, parents and teaching staff. Learning Support Assistants also need to provide effective support in the classroom, ensuring strong academic progress for all.


What the school offers its staff

We can offer you a friendly and supportive work environment, with happy staff and enthusiastic children.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance, an online check and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants.

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About The Piggott School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 18
Education phase
Through
School size
1868 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01189402357

Mixed Church of England Academy

Arranging a visit to The Piggott School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email prestonc@piggottschool.org.

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