DERWENT AND SOUTHILL FEDERATION

We respect ourselves; we respect others; we respect our environment

SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated SEN 1:1 TA based at Derwent Primary School

Fixed-Term full time contract Level 2A point 3 (£24,796.00 per annum, pro-rata)

Monday-Friday 31.25 hours a week 8.45am - 3.30pm

Purpose of the role:

To support a child with medical and communication difficulties. The child has a tracheostomy and will need 1:1 supervision. Full training will be given and support will be provided throughout. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Checking and carrying a suction unit and nebuliser which needs to be with the child at all times. 

• Gastrostomy feeding (including medications if required)

• Chest physiotherapy daily 

• Some toileting support - getting on and off the toilet

• Helping to communicate the child’s needs. 

• Providing medical intervention as necessary. 

• Liaison with: SENCO, Head Teacher, Class teachers, Deputy Head and other support staff, which may include outside agencies, e.g. Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists on behalf of the SENCo should the need arise.

• The TA will ensure that the pupil can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class and make progress.

• Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupils’ individual learning and social needs. The TA will be responsible for implementing the targets on the pupils Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with the class teachers and the SENCo

We can offer successful applicants:

• Enthusiastic children with parents who are very keen to work with the school in successful education for SEN pupils.

• Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues.

• A well led, supportive and ambitious governing body.

• A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are celebrated.

• A full programme of professional and curriculum development

For further details about our school, please visit the school website https://www.derwentschool.co.uk/  

Applications are through MyNewTerm only.  

Please do not send CV’s.

We would also encourage prospective applicants to book an informal chat with our Senco and a look around the school site. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026

Interview date: WC 27th April 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 24th April 2026.