SEN Teaching Assistant

Working Pattern: 23.25 hours over 38 weeks per year.

Monday-Thursday 8:45am-1pm and Friday 8:45am-3:30pm (with a 30-minute lunch break). These include some lunchtime cover.

Grade: D 4

Salary: £25,185.00 FTE

Actual: £13,277.13

Fixed term contract until 31.07.2026

Are you looking for a new opportunity to work in a school that believes nature and nurture are the best ways to ensure all children can flourish? 

Are you looking for a role where you can make real change in the progress and achievements of individual children?

Then we want to hear from you!

Sywell CE Primary School is proud to offer a fantastic opportunity for a friendly, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, to join their team working on a one-to-one basis with a child with additional needs, including elements of medical care.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Wants to make a real difference in a child’s life by providing tailored support to help them thrive in our inclusive school environment.
• Is enthusiastic, approachable, and friendly
• Ensures all children feel safe, happy, and able to learn
• Has an understanding of the curriculum and pastoral needs of primary aged children
• Is able to deliver high quality first teaching
• Is confident in using a range of behaviour management strategies
• Has the ability to work effectively, flexibly, and independently using their own initiative and above all is a committed team member
• Has knowledge, understanding and/or experience of working with children with additional needs

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing support for children with complex needs, in line with recommended provision and targets from external professionals
• Providing a level of medical care.
• Supporting learning, communication, and social development both inside and outside of the classroom
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and external professionals
• Contributing to a nurturing and structured learning environment

We can offer you:

• A fantastic opportunity to develop your career with a supportive trust who champions development
• Supportive, motivated and interested staff, governors and parents
• Happy, caring and motivated children
• A positive Christian ethos

If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity, Sywell CE Primary School would like to hear from you! 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact us on 01604 644565 to arrange your visit and tour slot!