Senior Teaching Assistant

Permanent Teaching Assistant experienced in working with autistic child

Salary: PCD7 £28,598-£29,540 per annum pro rata (30 hours per week, 44.6 weeks per year) term time only/ £14.82 per hour.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and kind Senior Teaching Assistant to join our staff team from September 2026. The role will include supporting children with autism (individually, in small groups and in the whole class setting); teaching small RWI phonics groups and providing short one-to-one interventions for a range of pupils. There will be a requirement to supervise whole classes in unforeseen circumstances. Experience of supporting children using a nurturing and relational approach is essential. RWI and Team Teach training are desirable.

You will need to:
Adapt learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupil/s under the direction of a qualified teacher; 
Work closely with the teacher to share assessment and help plan next steps;
Contribute to meetings, reviews and IEPs where appropriate;
Support pupils’ holistic development and well-being;
Consistently display high expectations of yourself and pupils; 
Shows initiative and creativity in helping to provide a stimulating, purposeful, caring and friendly learning environment and resources which challenge, inspire and meet children's learning needs; 
Engage enthusiastically with on-going training;
Communicate and work effectively with other professionals; 
Be an inspirational role model who is fully involved in the life of the school;
Support the Catholic ethos of the school.

St. Begh’s is a very friendly and welcoming school where staff work closely together to achieve the very best for our pupils. Children are well-behaved, fun-loving and enthusiastic learners. 

Visits to the school are most welcome. Please contact Lianne Dixon in the School Office to arrange an appointment and/or receive a pack. Phone: 01946 696959 Email: [email protected] 
Website:  https://www.stbeghs.co.uk/information/recruitment-1  

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure for Regulated Activity and will require the completion of a criminal history/suitability self-disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references, pre-employment ID and medical checks will also be required before any offer is finalised.

Closing date: 18/06/2026

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 22nd June 2026.