Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant x 2

Job 1 - 17.5 hrs per week, term time only

Fixed term contract until 31st August 2026

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:40am-12:10pm

Grade 15, point 3 24,796 per annum pro rata

Actual starting salary 9,785.43

Job 2 - 20 hrs 50 mins per week, term time only

Fixed term contract until 31st August 2026

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 1:10pm

Grade 15, point 3 24,796 per annum pro rata

Actual starting salary 11,658.65

St Cuthbert's CofE Academy Infants and Preschool seeks to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join us to work with children with Special Educational Needs in our Reception classes. The post requires a talented, creative teaching assistant who is flexible, enthusiastic and most importantly passionate about supporting our children to become independent and resilient young people.

This post is funded to support pupils with specific needs and will continue for as long as the funding remains in place. There may be opportunity to increase daily hours, dependant on future funding.

Candidates will need to demonstrate:

NVQ Level 2 or above and/or experience of working or relating with children

Commitment to the school's Christian values and ethos

Commitment to continued training and personal development

Good interpersonal, communication and administrative skills

Ability to be reliable, rise to challenges and to work effectively within diverse teams.

Ability or experience of supporting children with intimate care, training can be provided

Ability to respond to individual needs by personalising resources for an individual or a small group.

Ability to act upon guidance provided by SENCO, and other professionals such as Speech Therapists and Educational Psychologists

Good relational skills - the ability to be calm, supportive, patient and understanding

A positive attitude and an ability to use initiative

What we can offer:

Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities.

Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.

A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust.

Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution

To apply for this position, please complete a support staff application form, (available on The Wessex Learning Trust website), together with a letter of application for the attention of the Headteacher, Sheryl Cooper. Your letter should be no more than two pages, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position. Completed applications should be returned by email to: Office@stcuthbertsacademywells.co.uk

Closing Date: 12pm Monday 5th January 2026

Interview Date: Friday 9th January 2026

Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 9,785.43-11,658.65 per year

Work Location: In person