SEND Teaching Assistant

Job details

Salary: 27.5 hours - Salary Grade 15 (Point 3 - 4) 2.5 hours – Salary Grade 16 (Point 2)

Employer: Chilthorne Domer Church School

Location: Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RD

Contract type: Term time

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 2 November 2026 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

Nestled just outside Yeovil, Chilthorne Domer Church School is a warm, welcoming village primary school at the heart of its community. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where our children can thrive. We are looking to recruit a:

SEND Teaching Assistant – Required to start as soon as possible

30 hours per week term time only consisting of:

27.5 hours – Salary Grade 15 (Point 3 – 4)

2.5 hours – Salary Grade 16 (Point 2)

What will I be doing?

Due to growth in pupil need, we are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join our school. This role will involve working with children who have emotional, behavioural and communication needs, supporting them to thrive both academically and socially. As part of a supportive, inclusive environment, you will play a key role in helping our children access the curriculum and develop skills for lifelong learning. We are seeking an enthusiastic and positive practitioner to support 1:1 pupils throughout their day in school. We are looking for an individual with experience of working with children with SEND and who will be willing to support a child at lunch times. This position is subject to funding.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We would welcome applications from people:

With experience of working with children with SEND and/or a willingness to learn what makes them special
With energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to inclusion, supporting the development of SEND within the school
Who have high quality teaching and communication skills and are ambitious for the performance of all pupils
Who are patient, empathetic and have a calm, consistent approach to working with children
Who are forward thinking and able to inspire in children the desire to learn and achieve highly
Who are organised, innovative and able to bring fresh ideas to the school
Who can work independently and as part of a team and will be supportive of the aims and values of our church school.

You will be part of a team of skilled colleagues, governors and parents who are hardworking and inclusive. We continue to be a school where ‘All staff are proud to be part of this school and its community’ (Ofsted June 2026) and have a ‘vision that inspires a deeply nurturing culture where wellbeing is a priority’ SIAMS (November 2023).

What is in it for me?

Chilthorne Domer Church School is able to offer you:

Leaders who are deeply mindful of good wellbeing for staff and pupils
People that feel loved and accepted for who they are
Pupils who are taught to be kind and considerate, living this out in caring relationships and excellent behaviour
Pupil who are treasured for their uniqueness. This leads to a culture of equity where individual needs are met
A calm and respectful atmosphere
A broad curriculum that enables all to flourish
A staff team who are supportive of one another
Governors who work alongside the school staff to ensure the best for our children
Opportunities for your own professional development including appropriate training and mentorship depending on your experience.

Supporting documents and information

We welcome visits; please telephone the school office to make an appointment.

The school is committed to equal opportunities and to the welfare and safety of children and young people. This post will require a criminal background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application forms are available from the school website.

Please send a completed application form to the Headteacher, Nichola Chesterton, at the school office.

Closing date: 9am, 2 November 2026