SEN Teaching Assistant

Pucklechurch CE VC Primary School; Pucklechurch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural primary school is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) while also working as a lunchbreak supervisor. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience, excellent communication skills, and flexible adaptability to changing situations. The school offers a supportive and encouraging environment, focusing on professional development and positive team dynamics. Successful candidates will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.

Benefits

High-quality professional development

Supportive team of staff

Positive environment in a diverse community

Qualifications

• Build relationships with patience and compassion.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Adapt to changing situations with flexibility.
• Support a pupil's social communication and language skills.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly to support a child with an EHCP.
• Assist during lunchbreak as a supervisor.
• Contribute positively to team ethos.
• Liaise with parents and staff effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patience and compassion

Flexibility

Positive and self-initiative

Experience with special educational needs

Job description

Description Employer Location

Pucklechurch Primary is a wonderful village school between Bristol and Bath. The governors are looking to appoint a dynamic teaching assistant to work flexibly to support a child with an EHCP.

This role is in conjunction with a lunchbreak supervisor commitment. All TA’s within the team work on this model which contributes hugely to the strong team ethos of the adults and the successful lunchtimes for pupils.

Applicants will need to:

• Build relationships rooted in patience, compassion and mutual respect.


• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.


• Be calm with a good sense of humour.


• Be flexible to adapt as situations change.


• Be committed to the vision and values of Pucklechurch CE VC Primary.


• Use strategies to support a pupil to develop their social communication and wider language skills.


• Develop regular routines.


• Have a positive personality in order to contribute / be receptive to new ideas.


• Demonstrate an ability to ensure that good progress is made.


• Have experience working with children with special educational needs.


• Support provision based on a multi‑sensory approach.


• Support emotional development. Experience of delivering pastoral interventions such as Zones of Regulation is desirable.


• Use their own initiative to support a specific pupil and gauge when intervention is necessary whilst also developing independence.


• Be positive to develop confidence in others.


• Be fully committed to the school and working as part of a team.


• Be able to liaise with parents and staff.

In return, we can offer:

• A friendly, happy school – judged as Good by Ofsted.


• A positive welcoming environment in a diverse community.


• High‑quality professional development.


• A supportive team of staff.


• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.


• Excellent support from the Governing Body.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and two excellent references will be required prior to agreeing appointment.

We would encourage potential applicants to visit our school website for further information and visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed; please contact the school SENCO, Gemma Jones, to arrange a visit.

The closing date for applications is Monday 12th December 2026. Please note we may remove this vacancy sooner than the advertised date should we receive a high volume of applicants. Interviews will be held on Thursday 22nd January 2026.

Some roles may need to comply with the 'Childcare Act 2006' and the 'Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009'; additional disclosure of information will be required.

Safeguarding Statement

Pucklechurch CE VC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.