Teaching Assistant Resource Base - SEND

Teaching Assistant – Resource Base 

At St Martin’s Multi Academy Trust, we are passionate about education. Our three primary schools, based in Wolverhampton, work collaboratively to share effective practice and deliver a stimulating and relevant curriculum that ensures our children leave our schools as lifelong learners, ready for the next stage of their education. 

St Martin’s CE Primary School and Resource Base is looking to appoint: 

Level 3 Teaching Assistants

37 hours per week, term time only on a permanent basis 

St Martin’s MAT Salary Scale Grade 4 Points 8-12 £20,469 - £23,043 pro rata 

Actual Salary £17,469 per annum. 

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant to join the staff team in the Kingfisher Resource Base to support pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Resource Base class teacher to implement work programmes with both individuals and groups. Whilst you will assist the teacher in the management and preparation of lessons and resources, children will be at the heart of your work and you must be able to demonstrate that you understand the importance of educating the whole child, that you are committed to supporting individuals to reach their full potential and are prepared to put their needs first. Responsibilities may include liaising with parents/carers, implementing SEND support plans and determine the need for, prepare and maintain specialist equipment and resources.  

A flexible approach, resilience, stamina and the ability to work under pressure are essential.  

The successful applicant will be expected to complete relevant training as identified by the MAT-wide SENDCo. 

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred List Checks, along with other relevant pre-employment checks. Enhanced DBS disclosures will be renewed at least every five years.

For further information and an application form please email Jo jhughes@smartmat.org.uk 

Closing date for all applications is Monday 13th June at 12:00pm