Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full TimeNumber of Positions: 1Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experienceStart Date: 1st September 2026Salary: £29,064 – £32,061 per annum
Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEN (Animal Care and Curriculum) to join Pear Tree High School. This Grade 5 permanent post works 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £24,998, with a full‑time equivalent of £29,064.
Responsibilities
- Take a lead in the care of the animals in school, promoting responsibility, wellbeing and hands‑on learning.
- Support the structured curriculum, lead with the resourcing and organisation within the structured department.
Qualifications & Experience
- NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEN) with experience in animal care and structured curriculum.
- Self‑motivated, empathetic, tactful with strong interpersonal relationships and collaborative working style.
Benefits
- High quality CPD for all roles.
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash back allowance for everyday health care expenses.
- Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers, 15% for support staff.
- Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non‑teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service.
- Cycle scheme – save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free.
- Employee Assistance Programme – including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines.
- Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans.
- Flexible working options.
- Mental Health First Aid in every school.
- Blue Light Card – discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many more.
- Beyond cashback card – spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for everyday purchases.
Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice is available upon request.This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
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