SEN Teaching Assistant 17.5hrs

SEN Teaching Assistant 17.5hrs- Parish CE Primary

Grade: Aquinas Grade A3 (Full time salary £26,273.00 - £27,649.00 p.a.)

Actual Pro rata salary: £10,936.94 p.a. - £11,509.74 p.a.

Hours: 17.5 hours per week, 5 hours per day 8:45-12:15

Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: Friday 13th November 2026 – 9am

Closing Date: ASAP

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, patient individual, who has an interest in SEND and a passion for teaching and learning, to work within our school setting. The role will be classroom based, working alongside pupils who have an Education Health Care Plan. Our aim is to provide an inclusive, broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. Working under the guidance of teachers, you will help pupils to access learning within the classroom and outdoor learning environments. Applicants should be confident in following teacher planning and implementation in class support.

An understanding and previous experience of working with children with ASD/Social Communication Difficulties is desirable. Some knowledge of Makaton, Sensory Integration and PECS would be an advantage.

Your responsibilities would include:

• Supporting children within a class/group/1-1 with additional needs.

• Working in our mini provision room supporting pupils with EHCPs.

• Working with the Class teacher and other support staff to prepare resources and deliver lessons.

• Having a flexible approach to behaviour management.

• Being a positive and solution-focused member of the team.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working with SEN children.

• An understanding of how to support children and aid their development.

• An ability to deploy strategies to allow learners to engage with the curriculum creatively.

• Ability to follow a given learning plan and ability to work on own initiative.

• An understanding of effective behaviour management techniques.

• Very good numeracy/literacy skills; GCSE grade C or above

**Parish CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.**As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to [email protected]

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SEN Teaching Assistant 17.5hrs

Location: Parish CE Primary Academy

Contract Type: Permanent

Posted: 16/10/2026

Closing date: 13/11/2026

Closing time: 09:00 (GMT)