1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary Education

Blackbrook Primary School; Taunton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbrook Community Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant. The role involves supporting individual pupils with SEND, delivering activities and small-group learning under the guidance of the class teacher.

We seek a flexible, patient and empathetic candidate who can work well in a team. Hours are full-time, term-time only (30.42 hours/week). Closing date is 18 October 2026, with ASAP start and DBS clearance required.

Qualifications

• Experience in education
• Experience Supporting pupils with SEND needs
• Excellent communication skills and working well as part of a team
• Experience with medical support for children in school

Responsibilities

• Working 1:1 with pupils with SEND needs
• Provide activities and learning such as reading and writing with small groups under supervision
• Implement adaptations to learning identified by teacher and SENDCo
• Support teaching provision and pupil learning as part of the staff team
• Provide objective and accurate feedback to pupils to extend learning
• Supervise pupils at break and lunchtimes

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Patience

Job description

Blackbrook Community Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant. The role involves supporting individual pupils with SEND, delivering activities and small-group learning under the guidance of the class teacher.

We seek a flexible, patient and empathetic candidate who can work well in a team. Hours are full-time, term-time only (30.42 hours/week). Closing date is 18 October 2026, with ASAP start and DBS clearance required.