SEN Teaching Assistant Salary: Earn up to £27,981 FTE (36 hours over 52 weeks) as a Teaching Assistant at St Joseph's Specialist Trust dependent on qualifications and experience Do you want to change lives while building a rewarding and meaningful career? We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our growing education team at St Joseph's Specialist Trust. As student numbers increase, we're expanding - and this is your chance to be part of a truly special community. A Teaching Assistant role at St Joseph's is very different from a mainstream TA position. You'll be working with students aged 5-19 who have severe social communication difficulties, complex learning disabilities and often challenging behaviours. You'll help them access therapy-based education, develop essential life skills and achieve the highest level of independence possible - preparing them for life beyond school or college. Helping students communicate using Makaton, signs, symbols or communication aids through a multi-sensory approach. Working as part of a skilled, dedicated and supportive team with comprehensive training and mentoring. Some students require personal care, for which full training will be provided. Training and Development All our TAs take part in a twice-weekly training programme combining theory and practical sessions. This leads to a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship qualification, fully funded by the Trust and approved by the CPD Standards Office. Before you start, you'll complete Team Teach Positive Behaviour Support Training as part of your induction. Ongoing refresher training and support from on-site tutors will help you grow your confidence and skills throughout your career here. You don't need previous experience to apply - we'll provide all the training you need. Strong communication skills with children, families and professionals. Patience and calm under pressure when supporting young people who display complex or challenging behaviours. We cannot accommodate reduced daily hours, but we can consider part-time work (3+ days per week) - please contact us to discuss. Teaching Assistant salary (pro rata for term time, 39 weeks + CPD days): ~£Rising to £21,851 - £23,999 (£25,476 - £27,981 FTE) for Senior Teaching Assistant after completing the apprenticeship (funded by us) and two years with the Trust.

You can also progress to Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) roles: Unqualified HLTA: £23,999 (£27,981 FTE) Qualified HLTA: £27,715 (£32,313 FTE) 1,000 retention bonus (£250 after 1 month, £250 after 1 year, £500 after 18 months) ~ Life Assurance and Medical Cash Plan (after qualifying period) ~ Annual Team Teach refresher training and ongoing inclusion support. ~ Personalised CPD, regular 1:1 line management and online appraisals ~ Free hot lunch during term-time and free on-site parking ~ Employee Assistance Service - 24/7 confidential wellbeing and counselling support for you and your family ~ Work on a beautiful 23-acre site in a semi-rural setting on the edge of the Surrey Hills (own transport desirable).

Please note: we are not accepting applications from candidates requiring sponsorship or graduate visa conversion. St Joseph's Specialist Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position requires an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.