Southwick Community Primary School - SEN Teaching Assistant

Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Strong links with local community

Job summary

Southwick Community Primary School in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. You will work within the dedicated SEN Hub, supporting pupils with special educational needs and collaborating with teachers to tailor learning activities.

We’re looking for an outstanding practitioner with experience of SEN, meticulous planning, and a commitment to developing a creative curriculum.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children.
• Able to plan and prepare lessons and activities.
• Able to assess progress and adapt teaching to individual needs.
• Excellent collaboration with teaching staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN in their learning within the SEN Hub.
• Assist class teacher with delivery of lessons and activities.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and contribute to planning.

Skills

SEN experience

Plan and prep

Assessment & progress

Team player

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Southwick Community Primary School - SEN Teaching Assistant

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Head teacher:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Mr Christian Robson

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Salary:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andnbsp; Grade 3 - andpound;27,274.00- andpound;29,071.00 (pro rata to hours and weeks worked) Permanent, term time only - 37 hours per week

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Start date: 4th January 2027

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our strong and very supportive team.

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We are looking for a practitioner to work in our dedicated SEN Hub who:

Is an outstanding practitioner.

Has experience working with SEN children

Is meticulous in their planning and preparation.

Can imaginatively adapt and deliver the curriculum to our children.

Has a good range of delivery skills to be able to cater for a range of children.

Is able to use assessment to track and plan for good or better progress in childrenandrsquo;s learning.

Has high expectations of themselves and the children.

Has a commitment to developing a creative curriculum to enthuse and motivate learners.

Is passionate about creating a stimulating learning environment where children can grow and flourish.

Is an excellent team player.

Is able to communicate effectively in a wide range of situations.

Has a good and effective range of behavioural management skills.

As a School we can offer you:

Wonderful and caring children who are welcoming to everyone.

A committed and dedicated staff that are driven to raising standards.

A very supportive working environment.

A school that has excellent links with its local community and puts children at the heart of everything.andnbsp;

The post holder must:

Act in compliance with the data protection principles in respecting the privacy of personal information held by the council.

Comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to management of Council records and information.

Carry out their duties with full regard to the Councilandrsquo;s Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy and all other Council policies.

Comply with the Councilandrsquo;s Health and safety rules and regulations and Health and Safety Legislation.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.andnbsp;

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Southwick Community Primary School - SEN Teaching Assistant

Company: Sunderland City Council Salary: £20,001 to £30,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Sunderland, SR1 3AA Job type: Permanent Posting date: 26 Oct 2026 Closing date: 13 Nov 2026