At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support to a child with Autism in a nurturing school environment.
- Company: Widney Junior School, a friendly and supportive educational institution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fixed term contract with potential for career development in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children with complex additional needs is essential.
The predicted salary is between 29420 - 35958 £ per year.
Teaching Assistant - 1:1 support for a SEND pupil – Widney Junior School
£27,709 - £30,515 pro rata per annum. Incremental progression is dependent on performance.
Term Time only: Monday to Friday 8:30am -12:00 pm
Widney Junior School is looking to appoint a Child-Specific Teaching Assistant to join a team of friendly and experienced staff.
The role will be to support a child with a diagnosis of Autism, who presents with a PDA profile.
Experience of working with children with complex additional needs is essential.
This is a fixed term contract starting in September 2026 and will come to an end on 31st August 2027.
Visits to the school are welcome.
Interviews to be held Monday, 28th September 2026
Widney Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS.
- Attached documents
- SMBC Application Form
Job Description
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Child Specific Teaching Assistant - Widney Junior School employer: We Manage Jobs(WMJobs)
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