Female Teaching Assistant 2a/2b (with personal care duties)

Female Teaching Assistant 2a/2b (dependant on experience)

(with personal care duties)

32.5 hours per week (8:15–15:15 Mon-Fri), TTO + 1 week

1 permanent post, 1 temporary post to cover maternity leave

To start 1st September 2026

“We are characterised by how we treat our people”

We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic person, with the skills and ability to support students and establish positive relationships to promote excellent learning. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive team, committed to ensuring our young people are safe, healthy and supported to achieve.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where all staff are encouraged to progress their careers with us. We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve. SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing that over 95% of our staff enjoy coming to work and are proud to be part of our school.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who will:

• Assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils, including intimate personal care such as toileting/changing
• Develop positive relationships with students to assist their progress and attainment
• Implement structured learning activities, monitor and review pupil achievements relating to their targets
• Model ambition, respect, belonging, hard work and a good sense of humour

Due to the personal care requirements of this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicants to be female.