Teaching Assistant - Repton Senior

Package Description

Location - Repton School

Contract - Temporary, Term time only, 20 hours per week (flexible working hours over the week)

Salary - £13.91 per hour

Job Introduction

Repton School is seeking an outstanding Teaching Assistant to work in our Personalised Learning Department.

 The primary focus of this role is to provide high-quality academic support to pupils with additional learning needs, ensuring they achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will also engage in continuous professional development, maintaining and enhancing their subject knowledge, and reflecting critically and analytically on both classroom practice and broader school-wide initiatives.

This role is on a fixed term contract as the provision of TA Support in the school is a function of the varying needs of the pupils.    

 Candidates should submit their application form, together with a letter outlining their suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 21^st November 2025. 

Due to the high number of applicants, it is not possible to respond to every application individually, therefore candidates will only be contacted if successful in the short-listing stage.

Main Responsibilities

The primary focus of this role is to provide high-quality academic support to pupils with additional learning needs, ensuring they achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will also engage in continuous professional development, maintaining and enhancing their subject knowledge, and reflecting critically and analytically on both classroom practice and broader school-wide initiatives. 

This is a pupil-facing position, in which the postholder will work closely with the SENCO to deliver tailored support for pupils with SEND. Responsibilities will include mentoring, reviewing and updating Personalised Learning Plans in collaboration with pupils, and proactively addressing the needs of those with a SEND designation or an Education, Health and Care Plan. 

The role requires a committed and adaptable professional who can contribute to fostering an inclusive learning environment and supporting every pupil to thrive. The role may also require some communication with parents and this will be done in consultation with the Head of Personalised Learning. This role is on a fixed term contract as the provision of TA Support in the school is a function of the varying needs of the pupils.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria: 

• English and Maths at GCSE. 

• Experience of working within a SEND department (or equivalent). 

• Ability to create and maintain strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff and pupils and the community 

• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills • Skills to implement an Education, Health and Care Plan. 

• To provide specialist skills and knowledge, at an advanced level, across a range of disciplines to support teaching staff in the development and education of our pupils 

• Support the Head of PL with developing and implementing Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) 

• Organise and manage sessions with groups of pupils 

• Monitor and assess individuals and groups of pupils 

• Willingness to provide formal feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement and progress. 

• Willingness to support the Head of PL with maintaining pupil SEND records. 

• To support the Head of PL in the identification of SEND students and help implement, assess and plan the review cycle. 

• To take minutes of meetings where necessary. 

• To contribute to lesson cover in the PL Department. 

Desirable Criteria: 

• Qualified TA status. 

• Experience with specific SEND conditions (e.g., autism, dyslexia). 

• Knowledge of EHCP processes and statutory requirements. 

• First Aid qualification

About Repton School

Repton is the ancient capital of Mercia, and the School, founded in 1557 from a bequest from Sir John Port of Etwall, was established on the site of a 7th century Anglo-Saxon Benedictine abbey and latterly a 12th century Augustinian priory and the School today incorporates many of the original buildings from the estate.

The School has over one thousand pupils across the Prep and Senior School, making it large enough to achieve excellence in and out of the classroom, yet small enough for individuals to grow and succeed. Repton and Repton Prep have always enjoyed a very close relationship and in 2020, the schools became a through-school.

At Repton Senior, each pupil, whether day or boarding, is a member of a House. Academic standards are high and creative activities, including music, art, drama and design, flourish. The School has a national profile in sport, in particular in football, hockey, cricket and swimming. Our pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom and they develop the skills, qualities and values that will lead to a successful life. 

Repton was one of the first British schools to set up overseas schools with the establishment of Repton School Dubai in 2007, and the development of a community of international schools is key to Repton’s future vision. Currently, Repton has schools in Dubai (2), Abu Dhabi (2), China, and Egypt, with plans to open a further four more over the next few years. Repton also includes five schools in the UK (Repton, Repton Prep, St Wystan’s, Vinehall and Marlborough House) with the ambition to grow its UK family of schools.