Teaching Assistant

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust Salary - SCP4-6, £11,405 - £11,982 actual pa (£25,185 - £25,989 FTE) Permanent Part Time 20 hours per week  Term Time only  Stradbroke isn’t just a school — it’s a community. A place where students feel known, supported, and inspired. As one of the region’s top performing schools, we pair high expectations with high care, offering a vibrant co curricular programme and a culture where every child can excel. Ofsted’s 2023 visit captured what makes us special, recognising that we are “likely to be outstanding” when next graded. THE ROLE We are expanding our team of Teaching Assistants to support a growing number of students with additional needs. You’ll be at the heart of the classroom, helping students engage confidently with their learning, while also delivering targeted small group and 1:1 interventions such as ELSA that unlock progress. Our SEND team is dynamic, dedicated, and deeply valued. If you’re someone who enjoys getting involved — from school trips to first aid support — and you’re passionate about helping young people flourish, this role offers real purpose and impact. For further information contact: Mrs Katie Ward, SENDCo - k.ward@shs.set.education  or Mrs Karen Millar, Executive Headteacher - k.millar@shs.set.education    How to apply A job description, information Scheel and trust benefits documents are available from ‘Attachments’. For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via our online application form. Closing date: 2 August 2026, 9am Interview date:   TBC The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.” This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.