SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

Monkshouse Primary Academy; Spalding; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Staff wellbeing culture

Visits to academy welcomed

Job summary

Monkshouse Primary Academy in Spalding is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support SEND pupils across the curriculum. The role involves working classroom, small groups, and individual sessions to meet targets with clear communication and tailored interventions.

You will use tools like WellComm and First Call where appropriate, contribute to resource creation, and collaborate with staff to support progress while maintaining a supportive, well-led school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND pupils.
• Knowledge of Autism and speech/language difficulties.
• Clear spoken English essential.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND pupils in classroom, small groups and 1:1 sessions.
• Deliver personalised intervention sessions.
• Create communication resources (social stories, visual aids).
• Work with teachers and outside agencies to meet targets.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism support

Speech & language

Clear spoken English

Interventions delivery

Resource creation

De-escalation

Behaviour management

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Teamwork

EYFS knowledge

KS1 KS2 experience

Tools

WellComm

First Call

Job description

SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

8:30am-3:30pm Term time plus training days

Grade 3, Point 6-9

£21,969-£23,475 per annum depending on experience, skills and qualifications

Required to start as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic, and flexible teaching assistant to support SEND pupils with difficulties in all four broad areas of the SEND Code of Practice; Cognition & Learning Difficulties, Communication & Interaction Difficulties, Social Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and Sensory/Physical Difficulties.

The role will involve working with the pupils to meet their targets within the classroom environment, in small groups and individually, delivering a range of approaches and interventions to support the specific needs of the pupils. The role may also involve working within different classrooms to meet the needs of the school.

We are looking for a TA who:

• Has experience of working with pupils with SEND
• Has knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and speech & language difficulties. It is essential for the candidate to use very clear spoken English
• Has knowledge of using speech & language programmes and assessment tools for example; WellComm and First Call would be desirable
• Has the experience to organise and deliver personalised intervention sessions
• Ideally has experience in creating communication resources for example; social stories, visual classroom aids, Widget symbols
• Has experience in de-escalation strategies and behaviour management
• Can confidently support children with challenging behaviours
• Has excellent literacy, numeracy, and communication skills at GCSE Grade 4 level or equivalent.
• Has competent IT skills
• Understands how children learn to support progress
• Works effectively as part of a team, including communicating with outside agencies
• Has knowledge of working in EYFS, KS1 and KS2, or be willing to undertake relevant training

We can offer you:

• The experience of working in a well led school where pupils are enthusiastic in their learning and proud of their school and make every effort to do well (Ofsted 2023)
• The support of dedicated colleagues who work closely together
• Opportunities to access a wide range of CPD
• An environment where staff wellbeing is a part of our culture and where everyone is valued

Visits to our academy are warmly welcomed. To discuss the role and find out more about our school please contact our Early Years Lead Miss Fribsy, either by telephoning the school on 01775 722006 or emailing [e-mail]

Closing date

12 noon on Friday 6 November 2026

Interviews

Week commencing 16 November 2026

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

UoLAT 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.

Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advert, should we identify and appropriate candidate. If you have not been invited for an interview within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.