Job description

The Governors and headteacher of Park Lane School are excited to advertise a Teaching Assistant Vacancy within our school.

Park Lane School is an all-age Special School currently meeting the needs of 152 pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties including ASC, physical difficulties, sensory difficulties, and health needs. The school has high expectations for all pupils.

We require 2 Teaching Assistants (AAAF 5013) from 1st September 2026.

Grade 4 - SCP 5/6

Hours - Monday-Friday 8:45-3:45 (32.5hours per week) Term Time only

We are looking for someone with:

Experience of working in a school.
Positive attitude to, and high expectations of, children and young people with severe disabilities.
Ability to work as a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Minimum qualification – NVQ Level 2.

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About this school

Park Lane School

Community special school · Ages 4–19

Good

Pupils: 136
Avg teacher salary: £46,491
Pupil:teacher ratio: 7.5:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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