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Teaching Assistant SEND

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
04/11/2026
Advert End Date:
16/11/2026 12:00
Salary:
Band 3 (£26,427 - £26,847 Full Year) pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Vacancy ID:
304381
Employment Location:
Berwick upon Tweed
Post Number:
BA/TA/300520267
Closing date:
16 Nov
Further Information

Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Band 3 (£26,427 - £26,847 Full Year) *pro rata
Permanent **Variable Hours Contract 15hrs - 32 hrs Term Time plus 5 days. (Expect need to be *32 hrs Term Time + 5 days)


The Trustees are looking to appoint a suitably experienced Teaching Assistant on a permanent variable contract. The successful candidate will work across the key stages and subjects and work alongside teachers ensuring high quality learning and progress within lessons for individual students and small groups. We are looking for an individual who is motivated by the various challenges that the job provides and has the right personal qualities.


We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is an exceptional, motivated and skilful person who is passionate and reflective about their work

• Able to respond to a wide range of special needs and provide support to all students.

• Assisting with students’ personal care, hygiene, and welfare where required

• Can demonstrate excellent classroom practice with high standards of teaching and learning which values all students

• Experience of working with students with varying needs in a secondary education setting is desirable

• Has very high expectations of all students and themselves

• Has good literacy and numeracy skills (equivalent Level 2/GCSE)

• NVQ Level 2 qualification (minimum) or equivalent academic qualifications

• Has a good working knowledge of ICT

• Is able to work well as part of a team

• Is willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life

• Is quick to take on new initiatives.

• Values continued professional development


The post is open to those experienced, newly qualifying or willing to work towards the supporting teaching and learning qualification. Please make special reference to any skills or qualities you have which you would deem particularly relevant to this post.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.


An application form and job description is available to download from the vacancy section on the school’s website www.berwickacademy.co.uk

If you would like further information, please contact Fiona Hall Tel: 01289 333929

Completed application forms should be returned to the school by noon on 16th November 2026 by emailing hallf@berwickacademy.co.uk


Further information about the school can be found on our website:

www.berwickacademy.co.uk
 
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