Job Description

Job Title:

SEN Teaching Assistant

Start Date:

September 2025

Closing Date

: 11th July 2025

Interview Date:

W/B 14th July 2025

Salary Range:

5,417-5,502 (pay award pending)

Hours:

10 hours - Term Time Only

Contract:

Fixed term until 31st August 2026

Responsible to:

Headteacher/Senior Leadership Team

St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is looking to appoint a small group SEN Learning Support Assistant, for children in Reception, ideally with experience in ASC and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs or Early Years.

St Joseph's is situated close to the town centre and seafront. Our caring and positive culture enables pupils to flourish and achieve their potential.

This is a fixed term appointment based on funding until 31st August 2026

The successful candidate will be working closely with the Reception Class Teacher, Reception Staff, Parents, SENCo and sometimes professionals from external agencies. You will be helping to adapt the curriculum for the pupils. You should be able to use initiative to introduce interesting ways of learning.

Desirable skills/experience:

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.

What we can offer you:

Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.

A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.

A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.

To apply please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148951/EDV-2025-SJCPANS-09355

Visits to the school are most welcome, please telephone 01278 784641 to book an appointment.

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 12.45 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025