Job Description

Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant - St Peter's CofE Primary School, Plymouth

Contract Term:

Permanent

Hours:

27.50 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary:

Grade SC Level 2 SCP 3-5 Starting salary 15,429 (24,027 FTE)

Weeks per annum:

39 weeks per year - term time

Closing Date:

Tuesday 2nd September

Interview Date:

W/C 8th September

Start Date

: As soon as possible

Benefits

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- Cycle to work scheme.

- Tax Free Childcare

- Employee Assistance Programme

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant's to join our collaborative academy, which is dedicated to developing our great team, centred around humility and respect. The role will be working with children with complex needs under the guidance of a Class Teacher. Understanding of Autism and /or Communication Interaction difficulties would be an advantage.

At St Peter's Primary there is a real sense of community between the school, the surrounding area and St Peters Church. A strength of our school is its size: we are a small school with currently 172 children on roll, including a nursery. It means we know all our children and families well and can make sure that we do our best to develop their learning in a happy, safe, secure and values - respecting environment.

In joining St Peters, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. You will have the opportunity to develop in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD, whatever career stage you are at. As a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Anglican ethos through our school values.

Please note the essential qualifications required for this role detailed in the person specification.

Please submit your application via our Face-Ed application portal: https://stcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies

The details of this vacancy and a link to Face-Ed application portal can be found on our website: www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies

If you have any queries relating to this vacancy, please contact people@stcmat.org.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 84 months

Pay: From 15,923.00 per year

Expected hours: 27.50 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/09/2025
Reference ID: L2SENTA