Job Description

Job Introduction

Do you want to make a real difference?


A driven and forward-thinking school, which believes passionately in excellence for all pupils. We strive for marginal gains, with outstanding results and a climate of determination and fun. Talavera Junior School offers fantastic CPD opportunities and a community which is supportive, diverse and engaging. If you like a challenge, we are the school for you: leadership will support you every step of the way to have true and life-long impact on children in their learning and in their lives.


We are part of Bold Futures federation which includes Wellington Community Primary School and Marlborough Infants School; this has allowed all schools to share best practice and the capacity to provide exceptional CPD and career opportunities. This role could be placed across the federation for the right candidate.


We are looking for a Special Needs Assistant to work for 5 days a week, 8.45am-12.15pm. Your responsibilities will include 1:1 support of an individual children with SEN needs. You may also be asked to assist other adults in the class with the preparation of resources and general classroom duties.


We are looking for someone who:

has high expectations of all children has experience of SEN children understands the needs of an autistic child is able to use their own initiative and be proactive is able to communicate well with others is a good team player has an excellent subject knowledge in English and Maths with a minimum Grade C GCSE or equivalent in both subjects

We can offer you children who are enthusiastic to learn and determined to do their best. Full training and support within the role. We are an outstanding school with a supportive and friendly team.


Come and visit us and see what we have to offer.


Please email completed application forms to leanne.wilson@talaverajunior.co.uk

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.