Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £9,546 - £10,370 Actual Salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, BS35 2JU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1497208 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant
13 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday, 8.45am-3.45pm. Term time only plus 6 Inset days, Permanent Contract.Salary: £31,586 - £34,314 per annum (full time equivalent), actual salary £9,546 - £10,370 per annum, plus generous sick pay and pension scheme.
About Us:
New Siblands is a joyful and exceptional special school with a strong, caring and committed team. We cater for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Learning is holistic, creative and engaging, designed to bring out the best in every pupil and support them to be as independent as they can possibly be, by exploring concepts and developing skills in a range of contexts. Our pupils tell us that they enjoy coming to school and love learning here.We are looking for Teaching Assistants who understand the needs of pupils with these complex SEND needs and share our passion for fostering a learning environment which nurtures, challenges and celebrates every pupil.
Role overview:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will have a vital role in making a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families. Working alongside the class teacher and the classroom support team, you will help implement our holistic curriculum, which is designed to support students in achieving their planned goals, improving communication and social skills, accessing therapeutic support, and overcoming barriers to learning.
You will be an key member of the class support team, providing both direction and support, while maintaining high standards of teaching and fostering an engaging learning environment.
You will be able to develop relationships with families and to share with them the steps of their child’s educational journey.
Why join us?
• We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.
• You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.
• You will work in a purpose built provision with specialist facilities.
• You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.
• Daily Staff Professional Time (non-contact time) is built into your contracted hours.
• Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.
Interviews will be held on: 18th July 2025