Job Introduction
1 to 1 SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2
27.5 hours, term time, not working inset days (38 working weeks)
8.30am – 2.30pm Monday – Friday, including 30 unpaid lunch break
Grade D, SCP 5 - 6 £24,790 - £25,183 FTE (£12.18 - £12.38 per hour)
Actual Salary £15,406 - £16,077 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term (linked to a child), starting as soon as possible (subject to relevant employment checks) until August 2026 (or until child leaves school)
Lilliput CE Infant School is a four-form entry school, situated in the Lilliput area of Poole. The school is part of the Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust; a vibrant, collaborative Trust of twenty schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.
The school is seeking to appoint a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to work with a child with specific learning needs until the child they are supporting leaves the school. A candidate who has the ability to motivate and encourage children and is enthusiastic, responsible and enjoys working with children. We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have previous experience as a school-based TA
- Have experience with supporting SEND children
- Employ strategies to support independent learning
- Support our school’s Christian ethos, vision, values and behaviour policy
For further details, please speak to the Headteacher, Christine Chambers, on 01202 709013. Applicants are also encouraged to view our websites: www.lilliput.poole.sch.uk or Coastal Learning Partnership www.coastalpartnership.co.uk
Internal candidates (current CLP employees only): Please send the following to Lilliput.Office@lilliput.coastalpartnership.co.uk by the closing date:
- an expression of interest detailing your suitability for the role
- an up-to-date CV
- the contact details for two referees
External candidates: Please send a completed application form to: Lilliput.Office@lilliput.coastalpartnership.co.uk
Closing Date: We will start to shortlist applications on Monday 6th January 2025
Interviews: Friday 10th January 2025
To comply with our statutory safer recruitment practices and obligations, we are unable to shortlist incomplete applications. Please ensure you include a full employment and education history, details of two referees and explain any gaps in employment. CVs will not be accepted from external candidates.
Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, online searches, Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
