SEND Teaching Assistant

About the job

Key information

• 1 x fixed term position or 2 x part time positions
• Grade 15, £24,027 – £24,404 FTE
• Term time only and dependent on funding
• Contract linked to child

What will I be doing?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working, dedicated team. The role will include working with children with high levels of need and specifically children with social, emotion and mental health needs. The role will involve some time working 1:1, in small groups or the whole class.

The role may include working with children with social communication needs who will need support to:

• express and regulate their emotions and behaviours,
• develop positive relationships,
• engage and cope with learning,
• manage anxiety and behaviour which may present as challenging or disruptive.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful candidate will:

• Preferably have a Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and/or have previous experience of working with children.
• Have an enthusiastic and positive outlook to team working and developing successful outcomes for all children.
• Develop confidence and self-esteem in children and establish clear boundaries.
• Have experience of working one-to-one or with small groups of pupils who need additional help and support.
• Support assessment for learning and assist others to help children achieve their full potential.
• Promote children’s positive behaviour, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Have good behaviour management skills and maintain a high level of professionalism, resilience and be self-motivated.
• Have a good level of English, Maths and Computing Skills.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

DBS check

All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Disclosure (DBS).

Supporting documents and information

Further details along with an application pack can be downloaded from the school website or by contacting the School Office 01460 220565 or at office@tatworthschool.co.uk

Please note CVs will not be accepted without an application form.

Tatworth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school has a commitment to safeguarding children, and has a culture of vigilance to support this.

Closing date: Wednesday 14 May 2025

Interviews: Friday 16 May 2025

Starting date: As soon as possible

Apply on the Tatworth Primary School website