At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special educational needs and help them become independent learners.
- Company: Bourne Education Trust, committed to equality and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Generous pension, holiday entitlement, well-being support, and discounts on everyday spending.
- Other info: Flexible hours, ongoing training, and a focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) required.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Benefits
- Generous pension and holiday entitlement
- Training and development
- Recognition policies
- Wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP)
- Access to discount platform
- Work-life balance
- Family-friendly policies
- Free parking
- Occupational sick pay
Details
- Position: Teaching Assistant
- Contract: Term time, Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Condensed school year with two week half term in October
- Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
- Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
- Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
- Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
- Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
- Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside students with a range of special educational needs, assisting students to take ownership of their work and become independent learners
- Become familiar with the needs of the supported students
- Be prepared to be flexible to meet the demands of a varied school day
- Demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
- Possess GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
Our Culture
- Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
- Collaborative and innovative
- Committed, engaged and professional
- Advocates for equality and inclusivity
Closing Date
The closing date for this vacancy is the 3rd July 2026. Applications will be considered on receipt. We retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.
Application Process
To apply, please complete our online application form. CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
Equal Opportunities
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Reasonable Adjustments
Bourne Education Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and no applicant will be disadvantaged due to a disability. All candidates who are disabled, as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the minimum essential requirements, will be offered an interview.
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