Teaching Assistants (Cairb) - Pilton Community College (The Harbour Schools Partnership)

Salary: NJC Grade C: £25,989 - £26,403 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked). Please note that the pro-rata salary for this role is between £16,842 (C6) and £17,111 (C7) gross per annum (subject to change depending on agreed working pattern on appointment).

Working Pattern: One fixed term position and one permanent position working 28 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Monday to Friday).

Pilton Community College is looking to appoint two enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work in the communication and interaction resource base (CAIRB). We have available one fixed term contract from September 2026 to August 2027 and one permanent position starting September 2026.

About the Role: The CAIRB is a specialised provision that supports pupils who are autistic to access the majority of their lessons within the main school. The CAIRB also supports pupils to understand their autism and provides some respite space if pupils become overwhelmed. You will be working directly with a small number of pupils, there are 12 on roll in the CAIRB. Your role will mostly involve building relationships with these pupils and supporting learning in lessons. You will assist the whole CAIRB team in providing a fully supportive learning environment for these students. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to be innovative, dynamic, and to put fresh ideas into practice in this popular, thriving school. Our high expectations positively reinforce the highest standards of learning and behaviour at all times and encourage students to show respect for themselves, others, and the world around them.

What We’re Looking For:

• You must have high expectations of yourself, your colleagues, and students and be committed to creating a stimulating learning environment which challenges everyone to achieve the highest standards.
• You must be highly organised, with the ability to establish effective learning opportunities and support outstanding lessons, encouraging our students to be the best they can.
• Experience working with or supporting children or young people.
• Basic understanding of adolescent development and learning needs.
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to build positive relationships with both students and adults.
• Experience supporting young people with SEND.
• Understanding of secondary phase curriculum expectations.
• Additional training in learning strategies or specific SEND needs.

Why Join Us? You will become part of a dedicated team working to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives.

If you have the ability to inspire, motivate, challenge and support students to ensure they make good progress - we would like to hear from you. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. Successful applicants will be subject to an online search. The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 17th July 2026.