Teaching Assistant; SEND

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• Salary:
  Scale C £13.70 per hour
• Temporary, until 31/08/2027 (child specific)
• Part Time
• 16 hours per week
• Term Time only
• Required 9 November 2026 (or ASAP thereafter)

We have an exciting opportunity for a SEND teaching assistant to join our team.

Our school is a warm, happy and friendly school rated. We have a child centred approach in all that we do.
Hours of work, Monday & Tuesday 7.30am – 3.30pm.

We are looking for the ideal candidate who:

• Has extensive experience of supporting children with SEND and additional needs.
• Is nurturing, patient, calm and kind, with the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Can provide consistent, individualised support and help children to regulate, engage and access their learning.
• Has a strong understanding of sensory, communication, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Can remain calm and positive when faced with challenging situations.
• Works closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider team to implement and monitor support strategies.
• Shows initiative, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to making a positive difference.
• Has excellent attendance and is committed to building strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

We offer:

• High levels of nurture, guidance and support for our children and staff
• A supportive and friendly staff who enjoy working and being together, including a team of experienced teaching assistants
• A lovely working environment in beautiful surroundings
• Happy and enthusiastic children
• Forward thinking approaches to teaching and learning

Please visit our website to find out more about us at –

For more information or to arrange a visit please email Polly Kossowicz, Headteacher at  or call

Closing Date: 23 October 2026, 12 noon

Interview Date: 03 November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.