Teaching Assistant

Derwent Primary School; Henlow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Derwent Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This full-time role includes midday duties and is based on-site at our welcoming primary school.

The successful candidate will support children in a learning environment, have some knowledge of phonics, and work closely with colleagues in a nurturing SEN provision and with SLT and the SENCO. The appointment is permanent, 31.25 hours per week, with a pro-rata annual salary of £25,614.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a learning environment.
• Enthusiasm and empathy for children with additional needs.
• Willingness to work in SEN provision on a mainstream site.
• Recent experience in a primary classroom.
• Some knowledge of phonics.
• Knowledge of parent and report feedback with SLT and the SENCO.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in learning activities and group tasks.
• Assist during lunchtime duties.
• Collaborate with class teachers and SENCO to track progress.

Skills

Supporting children

Empathy for SEN

SEN provision

Primary classroom experience

Phonics knowledge

SLT/SENCO liaison

Job description

Teaching Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated TA (with midday duties) based at Derwent Primary School

Full-time permanent contract Monday - Friday 8.45am-3.30pm (31.25 hours a week) with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Level 2A point 3 £13.28ph (£25,614 per annum, pro-rata)

Applications are welcomed from current and newly trained teaching assistants

Person Specification

• Experience with supporting children in a learning environment

• Demonstrated enthusiasm and empathy in providing for children with additional needs in mainstream education

• A keenness to work closely with colleagues in a nurturing SEN provision on a mainstream school site

• Recent experience in working in the primary classroom

• Some knowledge of phonics

• Good knowledge of parent and report feedback including liaising with SLT and the SENCO

We can offer successful applicants:

• Enthusiastic children with parents who are very keen to work with the school in successful education for SEN pupils.

• Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues.

• A well led, supportive and ambitious governing body.

• A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are celebrated.

• A full programme of professional and curriculum development

Closing date: Friday 9th October 2026

Interview dates: TBC

Start date: ASAP

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 9th October 2026