Job Description

Join Our Supportive and Dedicated Team at Malmesbury C of E Primary School

Malmesbury C of E Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry school, rated 'Good' with Outstanding features by Ofsted in June 2024. We are proud of our dedicated team, who make learning stimulating, enjoyable, and meaningful for every child.

We are looking for a caring, flexible, and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join us and make a real difference to children's lives.

About the Role

This is a job working with a child working in reception within a friendly, supportive and communicative team in a school that has a good reputation for SEN provision.

You will be based in class supporting a child that has speech and language difficulties who needs support with communication and learning. The job will involve some intimate care. The job will be working morning and afternoons in class and supporting 30 minutes at lunch time.

Why Join Us?

At Malmesbury, inclusion is at the heart of what we do. Our SEND provision is built on teamwork - no one works in isolation. Ofsted recently praised our approach:

"The school is aspirational for pupils with SEND. Staff have the expertise they need to ensure these pupils benefit from adaptations across subjects. This helps pupils with SEND to progress successfully alongside their peers."

We're Looking for Someone Who:

Is confident working 1:1, in small groups, and within a whole-class setting. Can work closely with teachers, the SENDCo, and colleagues to support learning and behaviour. Brings warmth, patience, and resilience to the role. Builds strong, positive relationships with children and parents. Promotes self-esteem, inclusion, and emotional development.

In Return, We Offer:

Wonderful children who enjoy learning. A welcoming, supportive staff team who value humour and teamwork. An engaged school community, including parents and governors. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. A strong wellbeing support network. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Contract Information

The contract would be temporary, pending Education Health Care Plan assessment (The contract may become permanent dependent on placement of child and funding).

How to Apply

We warmly encourage visits to our school - please contact the office on 01666 823514 or email hr@malmesbury-pri.wilts.sch.uk to arrange a time.

Application packs are available from our website:

https://malmesburyprimaryschool.co.uk/current-vacancies/

Safeguarding Statement

Malmesbury C of E 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. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, in line with current regulations, an online profile check for shortlisted applicants

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Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for a role, or if circumstances change.

? If you are enthusiastic about supporting children to thrive and want to be part of a positive, forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you!

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: 18,149.00-19,156.00 per year

Expected hours: 30.83 per week

Benefits:

Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person