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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job in Newtownards, County Down, BT22, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: Redhillacademytrust
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-14
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration, Child Development/Support
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below

32.5 hours per week (Mon
- Fri 08:30 to 15:30) - Permanent Term / Time Only

Required to start from September 2026

Role

North Wingfield Primary & Nursery Academy are seeking to appoint a qualified SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The successful candidate will be a kind, caring and nurturing individual who can work effectively as part of our dedicated school team.

Responsibilities

The role will involve providing classroom, one-to-one, behavioural and administrative support. A good understanding of the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice will enable the successful candidate to support and empathise with pupils who may face a range of challenges in their school life.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Recent experience within a primary school setting, along with experience of supporting children with special educational needs, is essential.

Benefits
  • Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
  • The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
  • Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee benefits platform

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

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