Specialist Teaching Assistant (TA3) – SEMH

Stratford Upon Avon School, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9DH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: The hours of work are 37 hours per week, based on 8.15am – 4.25pm 4x a week and 8.15am- 3.55pm 1x a week, term time plus 5 staff learning days; 39 weeks per annum.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Starting salary for a full-time post is within the range £31,022 to £33,699, starting point depending on experience and qualifications. Actual salary for hours and weeks worked £26,875 to £29,194 subject to any continuous service.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (TA3) to join our effective Learning Support department and support students with a variety of Special Educational Needs.

Reporting to the Deputy SENCo and based in the ‘HUB provision’ the specialist TA3 will work closely with students to support their learning experience throughout the day across curriculum areas and during social times. You will be working with students with Specific Educational Needs in areas relating to SEMH. Specific vulnerable groups of focus will include those with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Attention Deficit Disorder, Anxiety and Looked After Children (CLA).

We are seeking to appoint a colleague with initiative, enthusiasm and the ability to work positively with some our most vulnerable students. Experience of working with students from a vulnerable background (SEN/Behaviour/Illness) is essential.

What the school offers its staff

If you are interested in applying for any of the above posts please download and complete the application form.

All completed application forms can be sent to recruitment@stratfordschool.co.uk

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For any further information regarding our vacancies please contact the Human Resources Department by e-mail at: recruitment@stratfordschool.co.ukor by telephoning 01789 416 660.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS

Applying for the job

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About Stratford Upon Avon School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1904 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stratford Upon Avon School website
• Email address: recruitment@stratfordschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stratford-upon-avon-school

This is no ordinary school. There are many excellent schools around, but they all have a very different feel. We are a lovely school with a genuine ‘feel good factor’ throughout. Our mission is summed up by 3 words, Engage, Enthuse & Inspire, which underpin what we’re all about. As a result, visitors are invariably struck by the energy/enthusiasm of our staff & the excellent relationships evident with students. There has never been a better time to work at Stratford upon Avon School.

Arranging a visit to Stratford Upon Avon School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stratfordschool.co.uk.

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