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SEN Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming team, working Monday to Friday 08.50-3.20pm during term time to support children with additional educational needs.

The successful applicant should be:

  • Enthusiastic and interested in Primary education
  • Caring and passionate about developing the whole child
  • Motivated, resilient and able to use own initiative
  • Committed to high standards and creating a positive learning environment
  • Keen to work as part of a team
  • Eager to participate in professional development opportunities
  • Have experience of supporting SEND pupil’s progress
  • Able to provide sensitive support and personal care when needed

We can offer:

  • Delightful children with enthusiasm for learning
  • A dedicated and caring team
  • A proven track record of successful professional development of all staff
  • A very friendly and supportive team
  • A church school with a strong Christian ethos

The successful candidate will also be required to undertake a lunch duty for 30 minutes each day.

Hours per week:                  30 (08:50 – 15:20 with 30 minutes lunch)

Weeks per Year:                  38 (term time)

Salary:                                   Grade D Scale 3 – 4

Actual                                    £16,846 - £17,108 (FTE: £24,796 - £25,185)

Closing Date:                        Friday 27th February 2026

Interview Date:                     Week commencing 2nd March 2026

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please telephone the school office on 01604 406486 to arrange a visit. Completed application forms should be emailed to the SENCo Mrs Matthes:  j.matthes@standrewsceva.uk

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

Previous applicants need not apply.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT FOR ALL VACANCIES

St. Andrew's CEVA Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, health check and social media check. At least two suitable references and a satisfactory social media check will be sought prior to interview for all short-listed candidates.