These are exciting times for Selworthy and we need Teaching Assistants to work across the school
with all ages and types of need. No two days are ever the same at Selworthy and we can promise an
exciting, varied and rewarding career working with our dedicated Teachers and Senior Leadership
Team to help children and young people reach their full potential.
We are looking for people who can demonstrate they are flexible, calm, patient and empathic and
who will easily fit in with our skilled, enthusiastic and hardworking staff team.
We would welcome applications from experienced classroom support practitioners who are able to
think on their feet, cope well in challenging circumstances and who are committed to becoming fully
involved in the life of the school.
2 x Fixed Term Teaching Assistants
Ref: Tarragon | Hours: 31.25 hours per week, term time only
8.45 am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £9.55 per hour
(£13,209 actual salary - £18,426 per annum pro-rata)
Selworthy School requires two Teaching Assistants to work within a specific class with young people
with ASD.
We are looking for people who can demonstrate they are consistent, calm, committed and resilient
and who have experience of supporting teenagers with challenging behaviours.
The role will include working collaboratively with the Class Teacher/Lead Teaching Assistants to
ensure the safety of the learners in line with risk assessments and behaviour management strategies whilst both on and off site.
Please visit the school website for further details and an application pack:
www.selworthy.somerset.sch.uk
(We are unable to accept applications by CV)
Closing date: Sunday 7th July 2019 at 6pm
Interview date: Tuesday 16th July 2019
This school is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Posted on June 26th 2019