Intervention Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Thistle Hill Academy has a vacancy for an Intervention Teaching Assistant to support individuals and small groups of children across the school including in our Specialist Resource Provision. Candidates would preferably have ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition) qualifications and/or proven experience supporting pupils with ASC
The ideal candidates will be hard-working, flexible and adaptable with good literacy and numeracy skills. Previous experience of working with children with educational needs is desirable but above all, we would like someone with a calm and positive approach to working with children with varying levels of special educational needs. We are fully committed to ensuring that pupils within this area of special need are integrated as fully as possible into our schools and that they feel as highly valued as all other pupils.
The roles are:
+ Term time only working, Monday to Friday

+ KR3 salary approximately £23,337 gross FTE (38 weeks per year + 5 weeks holiday pay) Pro rata £16,042
+ Subject to funding therefore offered as a temporary contract until 31st August 2025 and is subject to annual review
We strive to be diverse and inclusive & a place where we can all be ourselves. As a Trust we are committed to improving our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We believe inclusion for our children starts with inclusion for our adults. We believe we'll do better by our children if our staff come from different backgrounds, and we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for all.
Due to a high volume of applicants, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We strive to be diverse and inclusive & a place where we can all be ourselves. As a Trust we are committed to improving our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We believe inclusion for our children starts with inclusion for our adults. We believe we'll do better by our children if our staff come from different backgrounds and we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for all.
Please note that references will be requested prior to interview, at least one reference must be from your most recent employer.