Job Description

Teaching Assistant High Needs - Temporary due to named children

SCP Grade 3 - 24,790 - 25,183 (pro-rata)

30 hours - Monday to Friday

Combe Down Primary School are looking to recruit a High Needs Teaching Assistant to support 5 children in Reception with Transition funding. We are looking for a warm, caring individual who can offer an exceptional level of care and foster the children's independence. Experience working with children who have had the following needs would be beneficial:

Emotional Regulation Cognition and Learning Social Communication Speech and Language
We are looking for someone to motivate, support and encourage the pupils to fully access the curriculum and school life.

The successful applicants will need to:

Be a team player Inspire and motivate children Have high expectations and excellent classroom practice Have a desire to improve their own practice further. Be willing to embrace, support and develop the Christian ethos of our school.
In return, we are proud to offer you:

Enthusiastic children Willing, hardworking staff team Supportive parents who are keen to be involved A strong team of governors CPD across the Trust

Closing date: 17th July 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Combe Down CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/07/2025
Reference ID: R342
Expected start date: 01/09/2025