Teaching Assistant - Skill - Broadwindsor Primary School

Salary -£19,093 - £19,396 pro rated per annum, 38 weeks, term-time only, 31.75 hours per week. Fixed term until 31/08/2027.

Could you be the trusted adult who helps a child believe in themselves again and making a difference every day for children who need it most

Are you passionate about helping children thrive both academically and emotionally? Do you have the patience, compassion and dedication to support pupils with additional needs to achieve their full potential?

Broadwindsor school is seeking an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive team. This rewarding role involves working closely with individual pupils and small groups, providing tailored support to help them succeed in the classroom and develop confidence, independence and resilience.

• Support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• Work alongside teachers and the SEND team to deliver personalised learning programmes.
• Promote pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Support literacy, numeracy and communication activities.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to monitoring pupils' progress and wellbeing.
• Liaise with families and external professionals where appropriate

• Has experience working with children with special educational needs
• has an understanding of, or experience working within trauma-informed/trauma based approach, recognising the impact of adverse experiences on children's learning, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Has experience of supporting children with personal care needs including toileting.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience and flexibility.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Can build positive relationships with children and families.
• Is committed to supporting children with additional needs.
• Is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
• is willing to undertake ongoing professional development.

• Relevant qualifications in education or learning support
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.

If you are dedicated to helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Come and meet our team, explore our setting and discover how you could make a difference to our pupils' lives.

To arrange a visit please contact the school office on or email offic

Broadwindsor School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Broadwindsor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020))…