Teaching Assistant

We are now recruiting Full Time Teaching Assistants to work in each of our Selworthy campuses. It is a cliché but nevertheless true that no two days are ever the same at Selworthy! We can promise an exciting, varied and rewarding career working within our dedicated team to help children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities reach their full potential.

"Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. The 'SPECIAL - supportive, personalised, empowering, creative, inspirational, aspirational, life long - curriculum' underpins the vision and aspirations staff, and those responsible for governance, have for the pupils." OFSTED June 2023 - Good

• Are you passionate about improving lives of children and young people with SEND?


• Do you have compassion and empathy?


• Are you capable and resilient?


• Do you have what it takes to make a difference?


We are looking for enthusiastic and resilient people who can demonstrate they are flexible, patient and kind, who will fit in with our skilled and hardworking staff team. The ability to think on your feet and cope well, in sometimes, challenging situations is a must. We can promise variety and innovative learning experiences which often necessitate warm coats!

If you would like to be part of a supportive school community, which is dedicated to ensuring continuous improvement for all, we would love to hear from you.

"Pupils are encouraged to be active participants in their learning. Staff are strong advocates for pupils so they can make themselves heard." OFSTED June 2023 - Good

What Selworthy School offers its staff:

• Full induction programme and ongoing professional development


• A rewarding role with excellent support and multiple opportunities for career progression.


• Comprehensive pension scheme


• Provision of free tea/coffee for staff


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Staff wellbeing activities (exercise classes, access to Hydropool, staff and family events)


• Wellbeing room and information on wellbeing approaches


• Access to Occupational Health Service


Salary: Grade 14, £11.98 per hour pro rata

Hours: 31.25 Hours per week, Term term plus Inset days (8:45am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday)

The closing date is subject to change, dependant on the number of applications received.

Selworthy School is part of the Oak Partnership Trust and the role may involve working across our partner schools in the future.