Special Needs Teaching Assistant Level 2
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Position Overview & Specifications
LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANTS REQUIRED
Grade D
FTE £22,777- £24,054
Actual starting salary £17,361 (equivalent to £11.81ph)
(term time only + 5 inset days)
32.5 hours per week
Monday to Wednesday 8.30am to 3.30pm, Thursday 8.30am to 4pm, Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm (please note the hours are non negotiable).
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs? If your answer is yes, then why not come and work with like minded people?
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people, who are able to engage with our students. You will be working alongside at least two other teaching assistants so you must be able to work in a team. It is essential that the successful candidate is able to communicate clearly in a calm and respectful manner, be reliable and trustworthy and work within the school’s policies, including safeguarding and child protection. Experience is not necessary but a passion to support children and young people with special educational needs is essential.
The Walnuts School is a specialist provision for children and young people with Autism and/or Social Communication Difficulties, all the students have Education, Health and Care Plans as their needs are long term.
Please Note: You must also be over 18 to apply for this job.
We welcome visits to the school.
To apply for this job, please contact hr@walnuts.milton-keynes.sch.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £17,361.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to go in the swimming pool to support the students?
- Are you over 18 years old ?
- You may be required to support students with their personal care, are you happy to do this?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Special Needs Teaching Assistant Level 2 roles across The Walnuts School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17,361 - £17,361 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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