SEN Teaching Assistant

Bearnes Voluntary Primary School; Highweek; In loco; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Salary sacrifice: Bike2Work

Substantial workplace pension

Give Back Day (term time)

Staff Wellbeing support

CPD opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

The Link Academy Trust is seeking a part-time SEN Teaching Assistant for 16.5 hours per week, to support two KS1 pupils with complex needs. The role offers in-class assistance, tailored interventions, and close collaboration with teachers and families.

Fixed term from November 2026, with flexible day arrangements (Wednesday, Friday, plus another half-day by negotiation). Experience with SEN desirable and a nurturing approach is essential.

Competenze

• Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Have good English and Maths skills.
• Have high expectations of children’s behaviour and be able to maintain consistent boundaries.
• Be willing to work as part of a team and have a good sense of humour.
• Be able to use your own initiative when required.
• Have experience in a similar role in a school.
• Have prior knowledge and experience of working with children with special educational needs.

Mansioni

• Provide in-class support for two pupils with complex educational needs.
• Deliver tailored interventions and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and parents to plan inclusive learning.

Conoscenze

Relationship building

English proficiency

Maths proficiency

Team player

Initiative

SEN experience

School experience

Formazione

GCSE English & Maths

Descrizione del lavoro

SEN Teaching Assistant

Part time - 16.5hrs per week paid at NJC Grade C, £13.92ph

Fixed Term Temporary post to commence November 2026.

Working Pattern - Wednesday and Friday all day, and another half day to be negotiated for the successful applicant .

This is a fixed term appointment linked to EHCP funding for specific support for two pupils in KS1 with complex educational needs. You will provide in class support including tailored interventions and we are looking to appoint an individual with a sensitive and nurturing approach. The successful applicant will need to be flexible, communicate effectively and think creatively.

We are looking for someone with a strong, sensitive and caring approach to children’s needs, who is able to be an effective communicator and think creatively. You will need to show a high degree of initiative and be solution focussed. It would be beneficial to have experience of working with children with complex needs.

At the Link Academy Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We prioritise wellbeing, celebrate individuality, and recognise the vital contribution every colleague makes.

We are a collaborative, values‑driven family of small, nurturing, community‑focused schools, where no one works in isolation. Our schools work closely together in geographical clusters, sharing expertise, resources, and innovation, while also benefiting from the strength and support of the wider network of schools. This is an inspiring, supportive place to build your career, where you can flourish, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference every day.

We offer you the support of clear systems, protocols, expectations and structures to help you to succeed. You will need to show initiative, creativity and demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful and growing team to improve the life chances of our pupils and make every child feel special.

Ideally, you will:

• Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents;
• Have good English and Maths skills;
• Have high expectations of children’s behaviour and be able to maintain consistent boundaries;
• Be willing to work as part of a team and have a good sense of humour;
• Be able to use your own initiative when required;
• Have experience in a similar role in a school;
• Have prior knowledge and experience of working with children with special educational needs;

What we can offer you:

• Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership
• Substantial workplace pension
• Term time ‘Give Back Day’ to take for personal reasons
• Staff Wellbeing support
• CPD opportunities for all staff

You should have English and Maths to GCSE A-C or equivalent.

If you wish to visit the school prior to application, you would be more than welcome. Please contact the school directly on 01626 353980 and the administrator will be more than happy to arrange a day and time to suit you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Media online check.