SEN Teaching Assistant

Westcountry Schools Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Westcountry Schools Trust is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant at Boringdon Primary School in Plympton, Plymouth. This fixed-term, part-time role (25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year) offers a welcoming environment where you will support pupils with SEND and work closely with teachers and families.

The successful candidate will have experience with children, knowledge of Read Write Inc, and the ability to foster independence and positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Understanding of how to best support SEND children.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children and parents.
• Ability to work with teachers, pastoral team and outside agencies to support children's learning and progress.
• Experience of Read Write Inc.
• Ability to help pupils develop independence, self-confidence and social interaction.
• High expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and well-organised with good communication and initiative.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND support

Read Write Inc

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Organised

Interpersonal skills

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant at Boringdon Primary School

2 Days Remaining

2 Days Remaining

Job Reference #
EDV/2026/BPS/04257

Location
Courtland Crescent, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4HJ

Contract Type
Fixed Term

Contract Term
Part-Time

Salary
£26,427.00 - £27,274.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week
25

Weeks Per Year
38

Fixed Term End Date
Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date
9:00am, Fri 2nd Oct, 2026

Start Date
As soon as possible

Positions Available
1

Interview Date(s)
Monday 5th October

About this Role

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a warm, caring and nurturing personality with a friendly disposition.
• Has experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Has an understanding of how to best support SEND children.
• Is able to develop positive relationships with children and parents.
• Is able to work alongside our teachers, pastoral team, parents and outside agencies to support children's learning and progress.
• Has experience of Read Write Inc.
• Is able to support pupils in developing skills in independence, self-confidence, and social interaction.
• Has high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour.
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and organised with excellent communication skills and initiative.

If you have the commitment to work in a school that is continually striving to ensure the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being, your application would be very welcome.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references - references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.

Westcountry Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust of 31 schools, currently employing approximately 2,500 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Our values inform our work and we hope you agree these are key to success.

Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website for full details.