At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special needs to enhance their learning and independence.
- Company: Longdean School, a supportive environment focused on student success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team in a good school with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and experience with special needs support.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Longdean School is looking for a Teaching Assistant for their Special Resource Provision to work to raise the learning and attainment of pupils, promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion, and give support to students with Speech, Language, Communication needs and/or Autism.
You will work with pupils individually or in small groups so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement. You will work as part of a small team in the SRP and support pupils to access mainstream learning.
The Longdean School is a good school (Ofsted March 2025). We strive for excellence by teaching and preparing our young people to have confidence, to accept and respond to challenges, to have an enduring passion for learning and to become independent thinkers with respect for themselves and others.
If you have any questions please contact HR. Closing date: 18th September 2026. Interview date: TBC. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
Declaration of criminal offences: The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up-to-date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.
Teaching Assistant - Special Resource Provision employer: Longdean School
Longdean School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where teachers can thrive. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on diversity, the school encourages staff to engage in meaningful teaching that inspires students. Located within the vibrant community of Scholars’ Education Trust, employees benefit from collaborative opportunities and a strong emphasis on student welfare and academic excellence.
