SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

Wmjobs; Malvern Hills; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Malvern is seeking an SEND Teaching Assistant to provide tailored 1:1 support for a named pupil with special educational needs.

The role is part-time (5.5 hours/day, Mon-Fri, term time only) on a fixed-term contract, with duties including supporting curriculum access and lunchtime supervision, under the guidance of the Class Teacher and SENCO. DBS checks will be carried out; safeguarding is a priority for all staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND preferred.
• Ability to pass DBS checks and safeguarding responsibilities expected.
• Patience and adaptability when supporting individual learning plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly tailored 1:1 support for a named pupil with SEND.
• Ensure curriculum access and progress toward learning milestones.
• Support lunchtime and social integration activities within the school.
• Work under guidance of Class Teacher and SENCO per EHCP/learning plan.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Patience

Job description

St Joseph’s Catholic
Primary School

Newtown Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 1PF
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]

Head of School: Mrs N Tippen

SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Required for immediate start

Scale 2 (SCP 5)

Actual Salary: £16,876 per annum, FTE £26,427

We have a vacancy to appoint a caring, reliable and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join our friendly staff team at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.

The hours of work are:

Part-time 5.5hrs per day, Mon - Fri, Term Time Only, Fixed Term Contract

This role is linked to the EHCP funding of a specific child and therefore if the child leaves the school the school will lose the funding for this role

9am – 3pm, Monday – Friday (0.5hr unpaid lunch break)

The successful candidate will provide highly tailored 1:1 support for a named primary pupil with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can safely and fully access the curriculum, achieve targeted learning milestones, and build independent social and life skills within an inclusive mainstream environment. The post-holder will work closely under the guidance of the Class Teacher and SENCO to deliver strategies outlined within the pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or individual learning framework. This post will include a lunchtime duty supporting the pupil to play safely and integrate in school life.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Online checks will be conducted on all shortlisted applicantsand all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check.

Closing Date: Friday 9th October

For further details, please contact the school office on 01684 573016 or [e-mail]

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity:We arecommittedto equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Attached documents

• Person Specification.docx
• Model Application Form – Support Staff.docx
• JD 2026.docx