Job Description

TEACHING ASSISTANT with Specialist Education Services

NJC Scale pts 11 - 15, 27,269 - 29,093 per annum (pro rata for term time only), depending on experience.

Specialist Education Services is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join the team at Turnstone House, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2024. We are a company with a national reputation for excellence in our work with Looked After Children and outstanding staff support and development, underpinned by a "No Limits" approach. We run two dual registered childrens homes and schools for 8 - 18 year olds, both based in south Norfolk.

SES delivers a potent learning experience, with a radical and innovative approach. We set no limits for the progress of our young people and for the development of our staff. A post with SES is ideal for candidates who feel they would relish the opportunity to be part of a team that is creating exciting personalised learning programmes for up to 10 children with social, emotional and mental health complexities.

SES Teaching Assistants now have the opportunity to progress their careers to unqualified teacher status, a development and assessment year can begin

following two years of service or after one year if at the top of scale. If successful you would move to the UQT scale, starting at point 3 26,716 with the ability to reach point 6 33,902 (salary not pro-rata'd), you would also receive the annual SEN allowance, currently 2679.

It is always worth a conversation with us if you are unsure whether this work is for you, or to get more information to help you make your decision. If you are interested then please contact us on 01508 517000, or alternatively visit www.specialisteducation.co.uk for more information.

SES is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are dependent on a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Section 7(1)(a) of the SVGA 2006states it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are an equal opportunity employer with diversity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do.

The closing date for applications is Friday 25 July 2025.

Proposed interview date is Friday 1 August 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,269.00-29,093.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Store discount
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025