SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Permanent, approximately 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum, SCP Point 8 (£26,823.74 per annum). (Approximate pro rata salary for this role will be £17,109.90 per annum) We are looking for an exception Teaching Assistant to join our outstanding SEND department. The successful candidate will be a highly capable individual who works with students to make a difference, and is passionate about their education and is able to inspire students to give and achieve their best. Our SEND department is at the core of our aspirations for all students to thrive at Cleeve School. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a rapidly developing and ambitious team. Our commitment to SEND is reflected in the strength of our leadership structure, which includes a SENDCO at Deputy Head level, two Deputy SENDCos, a Head of Learning for SEND students, an in-house EHCP Caseworker and a highly skilled team of HLTAs and Teaching Assistants. We also benefit from specialist ELSA and EBSA provision. At Cleeve, we believe that inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Our SEND team works collaboratively with teachers, pastoral leaders, families and external agencies to ensure that students with additional needs can fully access a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum. We are proud of our nurturing and student-centred approach, combining high expectations with tailored support and empowers young people to develop independence, confidence and resilience. As our provision continues to grow, including the ongoing development of our dedicated Link provision, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of students and to contribute to an innovative and forward thinking SEND team. The school is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and therefore expects all staff and volunteers, to share this same commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.Please apply using the link Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 2nd November 2026 Two Hedges Road, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE