1.1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

Medigold Occupational Health

Wellbeing days

Cycle to work

Job summary

Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy is seeking a 1:1 SEND TA to support a child with SEND. The role involves working closely with the class teacher and SENDCO, providing tailored support to enable access to the curriculum and build confidence.

The position is fixed term until approx. 31 August 2027, 22.5 hours per week (4 hours 30 minutes daily, 8:45am–1:30pm, Monday to Friday with a 15-minute unpaid tea break) starting ASAP, with in-service training and ongoing support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with SEND to help them access the curriculum and develop confidence.
• Support the child's learning, emotional regulation, self-esteem, social inclusion and overall wellbeing.
• Build a positive, supportive relationship with the child and encourage increasing independence.
• Participate in in-service training and ongoing support to address the child’s individual needs.
• This is a temporary fixed-term position subject to attendance and review of the child’s SEND needs.

Job description

Role Overview

Job Title: 1.1 SEND TA

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £13.47 (Grade C)

Hours Per Week: 22.5 (4 hours 30 minutes hours each day, 8:45am - 1:30pm Monday to Friday with a 15 minute unpaid tea break)

Status: Fixed Term (until approx. 31/08/2027)

Closing Date: 12 Noon on Wednesday 21st October 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 2nd November 2026

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCO to provide 1:1 support for a child with SEND, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, access the curriculum and develop their confidence and independence. The role will involve providing tailored support to meet the identified SEND needs of the children, supporting their learning, emotional regulation, self-esteem, social inclusion and overall wellbeing.

A key part of the role will be building a positive and supportive relationship with the child, while encouraging them to develop increasing independence and participate fully in learning and wider school life. Appropriate in-service training and ongoing support will be provided to enable the successful candidate to understand and respond effectively to the child’s individual needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child’s educational journey, supporting them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally and to achieve their full potential.

This is a temporary position and is subject to the child’s continued attendance at the school and/or the outcome of any review of their special educational needs.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days
• Schemes: Cycle to work scheme

For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact the Head of School, Lucy Ratcliffe, via [e-mail]

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.