Job Description

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Postholder

Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Line Manager

Teaching Assistant Manager

Working Pattern 16.75 hours over 3 days per week, 39 weeks per year (117 days per year). This is a fixed term post for 12 months.

Actual Salary is 9,807.67 based on 16.75 hours per week and 44.85 paid weeks per annum.

Post Purpose

The post holder is responsible for assisting in the support and inclusion of pupils with special educational needs. They will be responsible to the SENDCO/Head of Learning Support Faculty through the Teaching Assistant Manager.

The information below is provided for the post holder to understand and appreciate the work content of the post. However, it should be noted that whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, a document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail. Broad headings have been used below in the assumption that all usual associated routines are included in the post description.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

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Sheldon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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This post requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 9,807.67 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Chippenham SN14 6HJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person