SEN Teaching Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Winchcombe; On-site; GBP 11,820,000 - 15,705,000; Part time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with an EHCP in a mainstream classroom. The post is fixed term, Grade 3 equivalent, linked to the pupil's EHCP, and is offered on a part-time basis with mornings only.

The school emphasises safeguarding and inclusive education within a strong multi-academy trust. Applicants should have education to at least secondary level and relevant experience in working with children,

Qualifications

• Relevant childcare qualification; NVQ or equivalent desirable.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Education to secondary school level at least.
• Knowledge of child development and family needs.
• Understanding of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Experience in a school setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with an EHCP.
• Assist in accessing learning in a mainstream classroom.
• Work mornings only, part-time schedule.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support inclusion.

Skills

Experience with children

Secondary education level

Child development knowledge

SEN awareness

School experience

Childcare qualifications

Education

Secondary education level

NVQ (desirable)

Job description

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

04/09/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for Qualifications

• Relevant qualification with regards to working with children, such as NVQ (desirable) Experience:
• Previous experience working with children
• Education to secondary school level at least
• Knowledge and understanding of child development and children’s and families’ needs
• Understanding of special education needs and disabilities
• Previous experience working in a school setting (desirable) What the school offers its staff We can offer:
• A happy and successful Christian school focused on outstanding achievements for all pupils
• Motivated pupils with outstanding standards of behaviour
• Excellent and innovative teaching approaches
• A supportive and challenging multi academy trust
• A highly motivated, successful and caring staff team Further details about the role We are seeking a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This child requires consistent, personalised support to access learning and thrive in a mainstream classroom setting.

We are seeking an enthusiastic team player to become immersed in our whole school community.

We have a strong reputation for our inclusive approach to learning and form lasting relationships with our families and wider community.

We are proud of our ambitious curriculum, which has been designed to respond to the interests and needs of our children.

The post is offered as a salary of Grade 3 on a fixed term basis, as it is linked to the EHCP of a pupil.

This is a part-time post for 18 hours and 20 minutes per week, working mornings only.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the vacancy area of our website: www.dgat.org.uk/vacancies or www.winchcombe-pri.gloucs.sch.uk Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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