SEND Teaching Assistant

About the job

Key information

SEND Teaching Assistant, 11 hours per week, term-time only and Midday Supervisor 1 hour per week, term-time only. 12 hours per week combined.

This is a fixed term contract for one year in the first instance subject to school funding with the post starting in September 2026.

Teaching Assistant grade 15.3 = £12.85 per hour (pay award pending)

What will I be doing?

We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our dedicated team working specifically to support children with special educational needs in our SEND Base, The Den.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, Head Teacher, SENCo, external professionals and parents. They will be responsible for adapting the curriculum for the children in The Den, carrying out interventions, tracking and monitoring progress.

In addition, this role is being combined with a MDSA role with the successful candidate responsible for supervising children in the Den for part of the lunch break and administering First Aid as required.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a NVQ Level 3
• Have experience working as a teaching assistant with primary age children
• Have experience and/or knowledge of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Be passionate about inclusion and meeting children’s individual needs
• Be highly motivated, resilient and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for our children
• Be positive, proactive and always solution focused
• Have high expectations of themselves and the children they work with
• Be a team player with a good sense of humour
• Be willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for our pupils
• Be able to use initiative to introduce interesting ways of learning
• Have a commitment to their own professional development

What is in it for me?

• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed team who are passionate about their school and determined to see all children succeed
• Keen and enthusiastic children, who want to learn
• A wonderful school environment with extensive grounds to enhance learning
• Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference
• A commitment to you and your professional development

DBS check

DBS disclosure is required.

Supporting documents and information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application deadline: By noon on Friday 12 June 2026

Interview: To be arranged the following week.

Recruitment packs are available by emailing office@ktcc.uk

Candidates are invited to contact the school and we would encourage you to arrange to visit the school.

Please book an appointment via the school office: 01984 634385.

Apply on the Knights Templar Community Church School and Nursery website

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