SEN Teaching Assistant

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary; Widecombe in the Moor; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike2Work

Tech Scheme

Gym Membership

Substantial pension

Give Back Day

Staff wellbeing support

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Link Academy Trust is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to provide in-class support and tailored interventions for a pupil with complex educational needs in KS2. The role is part time (12 hours per week) on a fixed-term basis, commencing October/November 2026, with a focus on creating a nurturing and flexible approach within a collaborative team.

Applicants should have a caring, proactive mindset, good English and Maths (GCSE A-C or equivalent), and prior experience in similar school roles or

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Experience in a school role supporting pupils with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support and tailored interventions.
• Support a pupil with complex educational needs KS2.
• Communicate effectively with staff and parents.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Team collaboration

Initiative

English

Maths

SEND experience

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Part time - 12hrs per week - Flexible for the successful applicant to be discussed at interview stage

Fixed Term Temporary post to commence October/November 2026.

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

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.