Teaching Assistant - SEN

Durham County Council; Seaham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlea Primary School requires a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to help children with special educational needs. This full-time role offers a supportive environment where staff collaborate to inspire learning and achieve the best outcomes for students. Applicants should have experience in teaching and a relevant qualification to ensure a positive impact on student learning and development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a primary school setting.
• Experience working with SEN support and children with learning difficulties.
• Ability to plan learning for individuals and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support children with an EHCP or top up funding.
• Provide personal and social support to the wellbeing of key children.
• Participate in all aspects of school life.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching and learning

High expectations of children's achievement

Ability to demonstrate quality classroom practice

Motivated and initiative-driven

Caring and understanding approach

Sound literacy and numeracy skills

Education

Qualification that meets approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant
Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata
Full Time, Term Time Only + 2 Weeks
Permanent
Required from 1st September 2025

The Governors at Westlea Primary School are seeking to appoint a high quality Teaching Assistant to support children with an EHCP or top up funding.

We are looking for someone who:
• has an enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• has high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour and the ability to demonstrate quality classroom practice
• is motivated and uses their initiative when necessary
• is passionate about creating a stimulating learning environment
• has experience of working in a primary school setting
• works very well as part of a team and is willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life
• is able to relate well to children and adults, offering personal and social support to the wellbeing of key children and their families, attending relevant meetings
• has sound literacy and numeracy skills
• is a caring and understanding person, with a good sense of humour, who is committed to supporting high standards and enjoyment of learning.

Experience:
• Experience of working in a teaching and learning capacity • Experience of working with SEN support
• Experience of teaching individuals and small groups
• Experience in planning learning for individuals and small groups.
• Experience of working with children with general and specific learning difficulties.
• Ability to use skills, expertise and experience to support pupil learning.
• A caring and positive approach to children to ensure all pupils achieve their very best.

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for further details. The duration of this post is dependent on the linked child remaining at the school. In return, we can offer you a school where children love to attend and learn from an inspiring curriculum and where the staff team work together very well to promote the highest possible standards.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.

Closing date: 4th of July 2025 at 12 noon
Interview date: 11th of July
Please return completed applications to the school

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay

Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Westlea Primary School
Winslow Crescent,
Seaham,
Co Durham
SR7 8JU

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://westleaprimaryschool.com/

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