Job Introduction
1 to 1 SEND Teaching Assistants (Level 2)
Lilliput CE Infant School
30 hours, Monday to Friday, term time (38 working weeks)
6 hours per week, Monday, term time (38 working weeks)
Grade D, SCP 5 - 6 £24,790 - £25,183 pro rata (£12.85-£13.05 per hour)
Fixed Term until August 2028 (or until child leaves school)
Lilliput CE Infant School is a four-form entry school, situated in the heart of Lilliput, 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 two 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistants to work with children with specific learning needs, being consistent form of support and guidance, enabling the children to flourish and prepare for their next steps upon leaving our school. If you have the ability to motivate and encourage children, are enthusiastic, responsible and enjoy working with children, please get in touch! We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have previous experience as a school-based TA or working with children with special educational needs
- 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
External candidates: Please send a completed application form to: Lilliput.Office@lilliput.coastalpartnership.co.uk
Closing Date: We will start to shortlist applications from Friday 11th July 2025
Interviews: To be confirmed
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.
