Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

33 hours a week, term time only

Pay Band 4 + SEN Allowance

Term time only salary for 33 hours a week 19,723.84

(Annual FTE salary 25,201 - 26,473)

Due to the expansion of Cliffdale Primary Academy, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring and skilled SEN Teaching Assistant to join us.

At Cliffdale we are a strong and outstanding team who are committed to ensuring our pupils enjoy their learning and develop skills. We are a happy and supportive community, dedicated to providing amazing opportunities for our children and working closely with families to support them.

You need to be flexible, energetic and enthusiastic about working with children who have complex needs and/or autism. If you are up for a challenge, like to have fun and really want to help make a difference, then Cliffdale could be the place for you!

By joining the Cliffdale Primary Academy team, we offer you:

SEN Allowance with an increase after 3 and 5 years of service

Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development

The opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward thinking school

A happy, committed and supportive community

Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time

17.9% employer pension contribution

Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service

Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)

Wellbeing Inset Day to support the wellbeing of our staff

Increase of paid weeks after 5 years of service from 45.1 weeks to 45.9 weeks

CPD opportunities to support Career development

Employee Referral Scheme

The hours for the Teaching Assistant roles are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am - 3.30pm, Wednesday 8.30am - 3.30pm and until 4.15pm fortnightly, Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm and until 3.15pm fortnightly.

You will work for 39 weeks of the year; however, you will be paid for 45.1 weeks. Your salary will be paid over 12 months of the year.

For more details, please visit our website http://solent-trust.net

Please complete a Solent Academies Trust application form and specify if you have a choice of role, accompanied by a letter of application. In your letter, please describe the contribution you feel you can make to the achievement of pupils at Cliffdale Primary Academy.

Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust application form.

For any questions or to submit your application, please email our HR team recruitment@solentacademiestrust.info

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 3rd September 2025, 09:00am.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 10th September 2025.

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy's application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 25,201.00-26,473.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/09/2025
Reference ID: CPA TA