Teaching Assistant working with SEN

TN United Kingdom; Wantage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Wantage Primary Academy is seeking two passionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs. The role offers competitive salary, excellent CPD opportunities, and a chance to work in a supportive environment with a dedicated team. Join us in making a positive impact on children's education.

Benefits

Competitive Salary based on experience

Excellent CPD opportunities

Onsite parking

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team and lead others.
• Good understanding of working with children with different needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of quality learning and teaching.
• Supervise children during playtime.
• Implement agreed work programmes with individual pupils.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Resilience

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Teaching Assistant working with SEN, Wantage

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Client:

Wantage Primary Academy

Location:

Wantage, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to work with pupils in our school who have special educational needs.

The successful candidate will work with a strong team and gain regular CPD and lots of opportunities.

The start date is negotiable but will be no later than September 1st 2025. Please read the job specification for more information.

We will be flexible for the right candidate and will offer 30-37 hours per week, depending on circumstances and preference.

JOB OVERVIEW

At Wantage Primary Academy, we are looking for two passionate teaching assistants who would like to join our team. We can offer you supportive staff and well-behaved, hard working pupils.

Wantage Primary Academy opened in September 2020 with just a few small classes and, by September 2025, we have grown to over 320 pupils in a Nursery class, 2 Reception classes, 2 Year 1 classes, 2 Year 2 classes, 2 Year 3 classes, a Year 4 class, a Year 5 class and a Year 6 class. We will eventually grow to a full, 2-form entry primary school. This is a golden opportunity to be part of outstanding provision within a growing team.

WHY CHOOSE US?

We value and develop all our staff and there are many exciting opportunities in the OLT for teaching assistants and teachers to grow and to pursue their talents and professional interests. We have designated grant schemes to support our staff and encourage staff to undertake training which can be funded by the Trust grants.

Wantage Primary Academy is part of our small family of Omnia Learning Trust Primary schools, two in nearby Didcot and one in Twickenham, and benefit from the strong partnerships and collaborative practices we have embedded across the Trust.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salary (based on experience)
• A Trust and school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
• Collaborative working within our shared family of schools to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development
• Onsite parking.
• Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations.
• Exciting, accelerated leadership development and early promotion opportunities for the right candidates.

Main role:

• The teaching assistant will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, under the leadership and supervision of the principal.
• They will work with individuals/groups to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching and will help raise standards of achievement for all pupils.
• Work with the class teachers to deliver purposeful learning opportunities.
• They will also supervise children at playtime.
• Work may be carried out in classrooms, intervention/breakout spaces, outdoors or outside the main teaching area.
• To implement agreed work programmes with individual pupils and groups where appropriate and support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils.
• To supervise and support specific pupils in lesson time and during transition periods, when required.
• With the class teacher, support excellent progress for specific children across all areas of development through effective participation in observation, assessment, and planning.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work as a team, learn from, and lead others.
• The ability to positively impact pupil outcomes and progress.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Resilience and flexibility.
• A good understanding of working with children with different needs.

Application procedure:

All applications MUST be submitted on the Omnia Learning Trust application form. We are unable to accept CV applications. Applicants will also need to complete a separate Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good response. We recommend submitting your application early. You must also fill out the Omnia Learning Trust Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form available on our website.

The Learning Trust is committed to ensuring its workforce represents the community it serves. We seek applicants, especially from the local community, who are committed to our Equal Opportunity Policies.

In line with The Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate based on protected grounds. We aim to provide a workplace free from discrimination, prejudice, harassment, or bullying. We are dedicated to implementing and monitoring our Equal Opportunities policy at all levels.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We especially welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.