Send Teaching Assistant

Required (4th January 2027 or sooner if possible ).

Location Weeton St Michael's Church Of England Primary School, Church Road, Weeton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3WD
(59 on roll)

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School website: www.wee

Summary Weeton St Michael’s is a caring, inclusive school where every child is supported to flourish. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work five mornings each week, supporting a Key Stage 2 pupil with an EHCP.

The successful candidate will provide calm, consistent support with learning, attention and organisation, communication and social understanding, emotional and sensory regulation, transitions and increasing independence.

• Provide pupil-focused SEND support across five mornings each week.
• Help the pupil access learning, follow instructions, sustain attention and complete tasks with increasing independence.
• Use visual and structured approaches to support organisation and regulation.
• Recognise early signs that support is needed and respond proactively.
• Support communication, positive peer relationships and transitions.
• Deliver or support targeted EHCP interventions and monitor progress.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, parents and external professionals.

• Has experience of supporting children with SEND.
• Is calm, patient and able to build a positive, trusting relationship.
• Understands how additional needs can affect learning and regulation, or is willing to undertake training.
• Can use structured routines and adapted approaches effectively.
• Is observant, organised and able to communicate well with colleagues and families.
• Is committed to promoting independence and our Christian ethos and HEART values.

• Small class sizes and a strong focus on individual children.
• A friendly, supportive staff team and inclusive school community.
• SEND-specific professional development.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a pupil’s experience of school.

• Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
• Hours:
  
  17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–12:00pm, term time only
• Contract:
  
  Fixed-term, linked to EHCP funding and the pupil’s continued attendance at the school
• Start date:
  
  4 January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter
• Grade:
  Grade 4 (Teaching Assistant 2A)

Closing date:
Thursday 12 November

Interviews:
Tuesday 17 November

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit with Mr Smith, Headteacher, please contact the school office on

Weeton St Michael’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Proposed Interview Date: 17/11/2026 Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'.

Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at  or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

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