1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Ashlands Church of England Primary School; South Somerset; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Ashlands CofE Primary School is seeking a compassionate 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to work with a child with an EHCP, helping them engage with learning and make progress within a caring, church-school setting.

The role is 27.5 hours per week, term-time only (38 weeks), fixed-term until August 2028 with possible extension. Prior TA experience and Level 2 qualification or willingness to train are preferred, with safeguarding checks required.

Formación

• Experience as a teaching assistant, including supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Commitment to supporting and understanding individual student needs.
• Willingness to work as part of a caring team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide 1:1 support to a child with an EHCP to ensure engagement and progress.
• Support classroom learning and small group activities.
• Promote independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Contribute to a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.

Conocimientos

1:1 support experience

Literacy and numeracy

Team player

Positive attitude

Educación

Relevant TA qualification

Level 2 qualification or willingness to train

Descripción del empleo

1:1 SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

• 27.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 08:45-3:15pm.Term Time only (38 Working Weeks)
• Actual pro-rated salary range: £16,133-£16,649 based on Grade 14 Point 4-6 with a full-time equivalent salary £26,016-£26,847per annum
• Required to start as soon as possible
• This post is Fixed Term until August 2028, with possible extension dependent on continued funding.

Are you a compassionate and proactive individual with a passion for helping children thrive and raise their aspirations? Would you like to join a welcoming and supportive team where your contribution truly makes a difference?

Ashlands CofE Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work alongside our class teachers. The successful candidate will help provide a stable, caring, stimulating, and supportive learning environment for a child with an EHCP, enabling them to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The core purpose of this role is to work closely with class teachers to support a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring they are fully engaged in their learning and making sustained progress. The role also involves promoting the child’s independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion through both 1:1 and small group sessions.

The ideal candidates will:

• Have previous TA experience, including experience supporting children with additional needs, and a good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Be committed to supporting and understanding the individual needs of pupils
• Possess a positive, 'can do' and flexible attitude and be able to work collaboratively as part of a team; and
• Hold a Relevant TA qualification or be prepared to work towards gaining Level 2 of the National Qualifications framework.

Our children are kind, curious, and eager to learn. We have a welcoming, family atmosphere and a caring ethos rooted in our Church School Vision and Values: “Love of Learning, Love of Life, Love of One Another.”

We offer a nurturing and inclusive environment for children and staff to flourish with a supportive community of staff, governors, parents and volunteers.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Closing date: noon on 23 November 2026

Interview date: TBC

The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, References, Right to Work in the UK, online checks and other pre-employment checks. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to online checks