EYFS Teaching Assistant with SEN Focus

WMJobs; Malvern; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Malvern Wells CE Primary School is seeking an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant with SEN focus to join the Reception team on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027. The post involves supporting learning, development, care and supervision of children, including those with complex needs.

The successful candidate will work under the Reception Class Teacher and SENDCo, providing high-quality play-based support to enable access to an ambitious Reception curriculum.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in EYFS (Reception) settings preferred.
• Ability to work with children with diverse needs and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support the Reception Class Teacher with learning, development, care and supervision of children.
• Provide additional support for children with complex and additional needs.

Job description

Malvern Wells CE Primary School

Job Title: EYFS Teaching Assistant with SEN Focus

Salary: TA2 SCP6 - 24,299 - £25,889 per annum

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only

Location: Malvern Wells CE Primary School

Fixed Term Contract

This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for the remainder of the 2026/27 academic year, initially until 31 August 2027. There is potential for the contract to be extended beyond this date, subject to the school’s staffing requirements, organisational needs and available funding at the time. Any extension would be reviewed and confirmed by the school in advance of the contract end date and should not be assumed.

Responsible to: Reception Class Teacher (SENDCo) and Head of School

Our vision

At Malvern Wells CE Primary School, our vision is to let every child’s light shine.

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our Reception team. The postholder will work under the direction of the Reception Class Teacher, providing additional support for the class and for a number of children with complex and additional needs.

We want someone who is committed to seeing each unique child achieve, belong and shine throughout their first year in school.

Purpose of the role

The Teaching Assistant will support the Reception Class Teacher with the learning, development, care and supervision of children, including those with complex needs.

The postholder will help children to access an ambitious Reception curriculum through high quality play based provision, adapted activities and carefully planned support.

Support should always be purposeful and proportionate. The postholder will use the least invasive effective approach, stepping in when a child needs help and stepping back when they are ready to participate more independently.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 12th October 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: 19th October 2026