Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Full Time 35 hours (term time only) - £24,926 + £1,310 SEN allowance pa Monday and Tuesday 08.45 to 16.30, Wednesday and Thursday 08:45 to 16:15 and Friday 08.45 to 15.45 This role will provide administrative, resources, communication and systems support to Teachers. TAs will also assist students with lunchtime and break supervision, therapies, communication and behaviour management as well as support for off-site trips and school productions. TAs will be trained to administer medication and undertake care duties such as toileting and changing so that additional cover can be provided for staff absences and to ensure student safety. The role is a pilot and may have an option to extend at the end of the year. What we offer Free on-site parking Private contributory healthcare scheme Cycle to work scheme & IT equipment scheme (salary sacrifice) On-site café Generous pension and life assurance schemes Contractual Sick Pay Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher Staff awards and gift card nominations Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts Family-friendly policies Diversity and inclusion & staff wellbeing groups Christmas party and social events Continuous professional development and sponsorship for professional qualifications, apprenticeships and free training – opportunities for growth Who we are Part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust family of schools, Manor Green School is a large and highly successful special school educating some c300 students aged 2-19, who, due to their complex needs, require significant specialist support to succeed academically and achieve their full potential. The school’s mission statement is to be the Centre of Excellence for students with special educational needs. We are already a good school and now we wish to be the best! Come and join our amazing team. Closing Date: 16 October 2026 How to Apply: Please download a job application pack from the school website or contact: [email protected] Please email your completed form to this address. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. The Ascendancy Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. You will be invited for a volunteering day as part of the selection process.

Pay: £24,926.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person