At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs and assist in their learning journey.
- Company: Join a thriving primary school within the Schoolsworks Academy Trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a creative and ambitious school community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, caring nature, and flexibility in approach required.
The predicted salary is between 25614 - 26016 £ per year.
About Us
We are a small primary school with 311 pupils and we are part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust. We work in partnership with our Trust schools as well as our locality group of schools. Since joining Schoolsworks Academy Trust in 2018, Downsbrook has transformed in every aspect and we are delighted to have been rated as a ‘Strong Standard’ school in our June 2026 Ofsted. Downsbrook Primary School is a thriving, imaginative and forward-thinking school that is full of creativity, ambition and drive. Our aim is to provide all children with the best possible learning opportunities in order to develop into independent, confident and intellectually curious individuals.
Job Details
- Ref: 500107
- Required: September 2026 or as soon as practicable
- Contract: Temporary until July 2027
- Hours: 27.5 hours per week over 5 days, plus 2.5 hours Midday Meals cover
- Term Time only (38 weeks per year)
- Salary: TA - NJC Grade 3, SCP 3 - 4, £25,614 - £26,016 p.a. pro rata. MDM – NJC Grade 3, SCP 3, £25,614 p.a. pro rata. Actual starting salary - £17,493 p.a.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, please contact the school office either by email: office@downsbrook.org or phone 01903 230467. Please also visit our website https://www.downsbrook.org/ for further information about our school and Schoolsworks Academy Trust.
Closing Date: Thursday 10th September
Interview Date: Tuesday 15th September
What You Need to Succeed
We are looking for a positive, caring and well-motivated SEND teaching assistant to work within this friendly and supportive school. Your role requires flexibility in your approach and understanding of the children and requires you to work closely with the class teacher to support the children, including those with additional and/or special educational needs. You will also be expected to undertake Midday Meals duties each day. This is a good opportunity to develop professionally in a forward-looking learning environment and offers the chance to become part of a successful and developing team.
Further Information
The Schoolsworks Academy Trust and Downsbrook Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to successful DBS, health and qualifications checks and satisfactory references. Downsbrook Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff. The reference number for this role is SCHO02973.
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