Job Description

Job Title:

SEN Teaching Assistant and MDSA

Start Date:

ASAP

Closing Date:

9am, Friday 31st October

Interview Date:

w/c 3rd November 2025

Salary Range:

Teaching Assistant Grade 15 3-4 (24,796-25,185)

MDSA Grade 16, Band 2 (24,413)

Contract:

1 year fixed term until 31st August 2026 with the possibility of extending subject to funding

Hours:

25.42 (Teaching Assistant) 6.25 (MDSA)

Responsible to:

Headteacher

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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, who are part of Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET), is seeking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant with MDSA.

Relationships are at the heart of St Benedict's. Pupils, staff and parents feel a part of this warm, friendly school community.

Desirable skills/experience:

Has experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Can help to adapt the curriculum and create engaging, accessible learning opportunities tailored to the child's individual needs.

Is proactive and able to use their initiative to introduce creative and effective approaches to learning.

Makaton training is desirable, though not essential.

Experience of working in an educational setting.

Supportive of mental health needs within children.

Ability to work in a team to support and create the best experience for children to enable them to meet their full potential.

Be flexible to do a range of tasks and to use own initiative when required.

Knowledge of how to incorporate visual and concrete resources into planning to support learning would be of use.

Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or 'O' Level Grade C or above or equivalent).

Work within, and act upon, the advice of class teacher and SENCo.

Have experience of working with children.

Be an excellent communicator and team player.

Work within our school's rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures.

Remain calm, confidential and professional in all situations.

In addition, this role includes Midday supervisory duties that will include:

Setting up / clearing away the lunch hall

Clear spillages and cleaning the floor

Helping children with their lunches e.g cutting food

Encouraging children to eat their lunches

Minor first aid incidents

Other tasks as specified by the school's leadership team

We can offer you:

The support needed to continue your own professional development

The opportunity to work with a close-knit, enthusiastic and hard-working team of staff who are committed to providing the very best for each individual in their care

The opportunity to inspire our caring and highly-motivated children through engaging learning.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school directly on 01761 418594 to arrange an appointment.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.

For any other enquires please contact recruitment@thedcet.com

The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.85 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Work Location: In person