Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Littledown School, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3QWDeadline is today
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 0830-1620 Monday-Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,992 - £27,711
Pay scale
- NJC Level 4 – SCP 8-12
Additional allowances
SEN allowance - £1491 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
- GCSE at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English & Maths (C or equivalent)
- Flexible, caring, hardworking and understanding
- Have a positive and cheerful attitude
- Be committed to work full-time
- Have a good amount of knowledge/experience of SEN/SEMH e.g., Autism, ADHD, Trauma, Attachment
- Understand the importance of Trauma Informed Practice and be able to implement this approach in your daily routines
- Have the ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English both verbally and in writing.
What the school offers its staff
•Competitive salary; London Fringe; SEN allowance
•Excellent transport links and free on site parking
•Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution (Support Staff)
•Generous allowances for requested, paid leave from work to cover events such as a child’s school play or sports day, close friends or family weddings and personal graduations (rolling 12 month period)
•Generous allowance for paid time off work to attend medical appointments (rolling 12 month period)
•Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and internal well-being schemes including free annual flu vaccinations, free eye test vouchers (for eligible staff) and termly staff quizzes
•Weekly well-being check-ins with line managers, with termly well-being prize draw
•1-1 reflective practice/supervision or group reflective practice sessions from an experienced counsellor
•Breakfast and lunch provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days
•An excellent opportunity for professional and career development, including access to a range of online learning opportunities, a strong CPD programme and could include gaining qualifications in middle and senior leadership (Teachers) or in Teacher training, ELSA or Trauma Informed Practice (Support Staff)
•Appraisals for all staff linked to school and personal development
•Weekly PPA alongside colleagues, with no pupils on site (all staff)
•Flexible working arrangements considered
•Free staff uniform (upon request)
•Supportive Senior Leadership Team
Further details about the role
Are you looking for a stimulating and worthwhile challenge? Littledown School is a primary special school for children who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many children will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism and ADHD.
The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive training and support.
Staff at our school know that no two days are the same and that no two children are the same either. Our children require very special adults who can support children with behaviours that are complex and, at times, challenging.
We would like to employ two experienced TA’s (Level 3) who can work as part of our superb team in order to support the learning and development of pupils with their range of needs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) - enhanced
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Littledown School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- School size
- 32 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Littledown School website
- Email address
- post@littledown.slough.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01753521734
Littledown School is a small (38 place) special school and (10 place) alternative provision for primary aged pupils (5-11yrs) with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Part of the school’s remit is to develop a continuum of provision and support for primary-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties across the local authority.
Arranging a visit to Littledown School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email post@littledown.slough.sch.uk.
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