SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Courthill Infant School

The Methodist Church in Britain; Yate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Well-resourced school

Friendly team

Job summary

Courthill Infant School is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 2) on a fixed-term contract until August 2026. The role supports children with special educational needs to progress with their learning and to maintain high standards of behaviour.

It is term-time only, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an enhanced DBS and Child Barred List check required before starting. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to create a caring, supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school or nursery setting.
• Experience working with children with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs to progress with their learning.
• Promote high standards of behaviour.
• Motivate and encourage children.
• Believe that all children can succeed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Enthusiastic and responsible

Energy and enthusiasm

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 2) at Courthill Infant School, one of twenty schools in the Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust, on a fixed-term contract to August 2026. The role supports children with special educational needs to progress with their learning and to keep high standards of behaviour. It is term-time only, 20 hours across Monday to Friday, with the successful candidate needing an enhanced DBS and Child Barred List check before starting.

What the job involves

• Support children with special educational needs to progress with their learning
• Promote high standards of behaviour
• Motivate and encourage children
• Believe that all children can succeed

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working in a school or nursery setting
• Experience working with children with SEN

Skills & knowledge

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Works well in a team
• Enthusiastic, responsible and enjoys working with children
• Brings energy and enthusiasm to the role

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Child Barred List check
• Health check
• Satisfactory references

Other

• Keen to work in a supportive, learning environment

What’s offered

• Professional development opportunities
• Working alongside a dedicated and friendly team
• Well-resourced school