1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant
Closing in 12 days (2 November 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Grade 14, point 4 to 6
Employer: Wellesley Park Primary School
Location: Wellington, Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 2 November 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
Two Part-Time Fixed Term positions
To start as soon as mutually agreed
Morning vacancy 8:30am to 12:30pm 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Afternoon vacancy 12:30pm to 3:15pm 13 hours 45mins per week.
Term time only.
The salary scale is Grade 14, point 4 to 6. Pay range £26,016 FTE (£13.48 per hour) to £26,847 FTE (£13.92 per hour). Employers Pension Contribution 19.2%
Wellesley Park Primary School in Wellington is home to 240 children, including Wellesley Park Explorers.
What will I be doing?
At Wellesley Park Primary School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, feel valued and achieve their full potential. We are looking for two enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our supportive team and provide 1:1 support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will play a vital part in helping a child develop confidence, independence and a love of learning, whilst supporting their emotional wellbeing and enabling them to access all aspects of school life.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
If you are patient, nurturing and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience of working with children, ideally those with SEND.
- Builds warm, positive and trusting relationships with children.
- Is patient, adaptable and resilient.
- Has a calm and encouraging approach.
- Believes that every child can succeed.
- Enjoys working as part of a team and sharing ideas.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What is in it for me?
- Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues.
- Wonderful children who are eager to learn.
- High-quality training and professional development opportunities.
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
- Employee benefits through the Blackdown Education Partnership.
- The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to a child’s life.
Supporting documents and information
Visits to the setting are welcome, please phone 01823 666814 to make an appointment. A full job description and application pack is available on the school website. Please note, applications by CV or incomplete forms will not be considered.
Closing Date: 9:00am Monday 2 November 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026
As a school we are committed to the safeguarding of our community, we follow full safer recruitment procedures including relevant references and DBS checks.