Job Description

Edgewood School - Teaching Assistant Vacancies (September start)

Hours: 39 hours per week, term time only

8.15 to 4.15 Mon- Thurs

8.15 - 3.15 Fri

Salary:

12.35 - 13.25ph, 21,476.65 - 23,041.75 pa

Contract: Permanent

About us

Edgewood School is the newest addition to the SENAD Group portfolio, it is a state-of-the-art independent specialist day and residential school for up to 26 children aged 7 to 18 with a range of complexity and need, including; Autism, moderate to severe learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, and associated challenging behaviour.

The school offers light, airy and flexible education spaces as well as quiet spaces and classroom break out rooms, alongside secure garden and play areas, making Edgewood a fantastic place to work, thrive and learn!

The Role

As our first students have settled in well and are off to a great start, we are now looking to expand our team further to enable us to welcome more young people to Edgewood School. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something new, have a positive and lasting impact on the lives of our students and develop your education career.

If you join our vibrant and modern school your will take part in offering high quality learning opportunities, forward thinking approaches to learning and communication tools, and enjoyable education days trips.

What will we offer you?

Wellness programme

Discount scheme

Training and development opportunities

Free DBS and paid training hours

Free lunch at our onsite school canteen

The opportunity to join our happy and supportive team

Essential Criteria

We are seeking passionate, energetic Teaching Assistants who can work alongside Teachers to promote a love of learning. If you are creative, organised and have previous experience of supporting others with SEN we would like to hear from you!

Please visit www.senadgroup.com/careers for more details and to complete an online application. Please contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488 096 Ext 12102 with any queries.

Edgewood School and the SENAD Group are committed to safeguarding those in our care - the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks that include online searches. The Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Edgewood School, Lingswood Park, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8TA

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.35-13.25 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

SEN Classroom: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TA/EWS
Expected start date: 01/09/2025