At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special educational needs and promote their wellbeing.
- Company: Join a caring and passionate team at Colonel Frank Seely Academy.
- Benefits: Generous leave, local government pension, and health support.
- Other info: Pathway for progression and continuous professional development available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
32.5 hours per week - Term Time Only, Fixed Term for 1 Year Required to start September 2026.
We are looking for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Personal Care and Teaching Assistant to join our established learning support team. Experience in working with students with a wide range of SEND and a desire to work with young people in supporting their welfare and wellbeing is essential.
The Learning Support department at Colonel Frank Seely Academy is managed by the SENDCo with support from a team of Teaching Assistants who are supportive, caring and passionate. We are looking to appoint a Personal Care and Teaching Assistant to further enrich the team.
We are looking for someone who is kind, dedicated and hard working from any educational background and any key stage that wishes to progress to a secondary environment within SEND. There is a pathway for progression within this role and CPD to support within it.
The role is primarily to facilitate greater inclusion and remove barriers for students with identified or moving towards being identified as requiring SEN support.
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
- The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
- Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement
- Occupational Maternity/Paternity pay
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee benefits platform
As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.
School Name: Colonel Frank Seely Academy
Personal Care and Teaching Assistant employer: Redhillacademytrust
South Nottinghamshire Academy, as part of Redhill Academy Trust, offers a supportive and ambitious work environment for its employees. With a strong commitment to employee health and wellbeing, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth, this role as PA to the Headteacher provides a meaningful chance to contribute to the educational community while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic. The academy's focus on safeguarding and integrity ensures a safe and respectful workplace for all staff.
