SEN Teaching Assistant

Ilsington Church of England Primary School; Narrowcombe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike2Work scheme

Tech Scheme

Gym Membership

Substantial workplace pension

Term time 'Give Back Day'

Job summary

Ilsington Church of England Primary School is seeking a part-time, fixed-term SEN support assistant to commence as soon as possible in November 2026. The role is linked to EHCP funding for one pupil in KS2, with a 3-day week (Mon, Wed, Thurs preferred) but flexible for the right candidate.

You will join a warm, caring, Christian school culture, delivering sensitive support, communicating effectively with staff and families, and contributing to a collaborative team aimed at improving pupils' life

Qualifications

• Provide a sensitive and nurturing approach to children's needs.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Excellent English and Maths skills.
• Be willing to work as part of a team and have a good sense of humour.
• Use own initiative when required.
• Experience in a similar school role preferred.
• Experience with children with special educational needs preferred.
• GCSE English and Maths to grade C or above.

Skills

Empathy toward children

Excellent English

Excellent Maths

Communication with staff/parents

Team player

Initiative and creativity

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A-C)

Job description

Part Time, Fixed Term Temporary post to commence as soon as possible in November 2026

3 days per week, preferably Mon, Weds & Thurs, but can be flexible for the successful candidate.

This particular role is a fixed term appointment linked to EHCP funding for specific support for a pupil with special educational needs in KS2.

Ilsington has a long history of providing a warm, caring, and creative environment where all children are welcome and where they are encouraged to be independent, active learners. Our school’s culture is firmly rooted in its Christian values of Friendship, Kindness, Honesty, Resilience, Respect and Compassion.

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’. We want you to come and join our happy, positive learning environments where our consistent vision is that through collaboration we will always be ‘Stronger Together’.

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.

Ideally, you will:

• Provide a sensitive and nurturing approach to children’s needs
• Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
• Have excellent English and Maths skills
• 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
• You should have literacy and numeracy to GCSE A-C or equivalent

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

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.