Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Cherry Trees School

Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Grade 4 scp.5-6

£24,790-£25,183 (FTE 37hrs) pro rata

Actual Salary: £18,812.95  – 32.5 hour Contract

Part Time – 32.5 hours (Term Time)

Fixed Term:  August 2026

Required: 28 April 2025 or ASAP

Cherry Trees School are currently looking to recruit a qualified Teaching Assistant working 32.5 hours per week to provide support within our sensory year 3 and 4 class.  We are special school meaning we provide education for young children with a range of needs from the age of 3-11. 

The school has particular expertise in working with pupils who have profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties including those with communication problems, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and complex needs and those with moderate learning difficulties and challenging behaviours.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will have a passion for working with special needs children and you will be expected to work alongside staff to ensure the daily routine promotes independence and opportunities are maximised.

In this role you will be expected to:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Be a positive role model for pupils.
• Comply with schools policies and procedures.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.
• Work closely with parents/carers and other professionals.

Applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school – for further information please call:

Mandy Bytheway on 01902 894484.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Closing Date For Applications:  Midday Wednesday 26 March 2025

Shortlisting:  Thursday 27 March 2025

Interviews:    Wednesday 2 April 2025

All completed applications are to be returned directly to the school by email to: office1@cherrytrees.staffs.sch.uk