Teaching Assistant - ASD Resource Centre
Priory Community School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6BP18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
23 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 January 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: Term Time Only Part time - 30 Hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- TPLTSS5 £19,218 - £21,193 (actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidates will have;
- A qualification in Literacy and Numeracy equivalent to GCSE Grade A*- C or Level 2.
- NVQ/VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant work experience.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people across the school and externally.
- Reliability, motivation and resilience under pressure.
What the school offers its staff
At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..
- The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
- Healthshield- Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, providing services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
- Discounted nursery feesfor parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
- Contributory pension schemeoffering generous employer contribution rates.
- CPD opportunitiesboth internally & externally.
- A very friendly school communitywith dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
- Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
- A Cycle to Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Flu vaccinationson site, during the working day, free of charge.
Flexible working opportunities
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.
Further details about the role
2 Positions available
Permanent
Term Time Only
Part time - 30 Hours per week
TPLTSS5 £19,218 - £21,193 (actual salary)
Plus various Company Benefits
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder to thrive in a nurturing and inclusive learning environment? We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic,and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team!
At Priory Community School, we believe in creating an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. Our ASD Resource Centre provides tailored support for secondary students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping them to achieve their potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
As a Teaching Assistant in our ASD Resource Centre, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with ASD to access their education and develop essential life skills. Working closely with teachers, the SENDCo, and other support staff, you will provide targeted assistance to help students overcome challenges and make progress in their learning journey.
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)
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.
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About Priory Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1502 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Priory Community School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@theplt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01934 529357
Arranging a visit to Priory Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.
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