1:1 SEN TA
Derwent Primary School, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
4 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,027.00 - £24,027.00 Annually (FTE)
1:1 SEN TA job summary
SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated SEN 1:1 TA based at Derwent Primary School
Fixed-Term full time contract Level 2A point 3 (£24,027.00 per annum, pro-rata)
Monday-Friday 31.25 hours a week 8.45am - 3.30pm
Purpose of the role:
To support a child with medical and communication difficulties. The child has a tracheostomy and will need 1:1 supervision. Full training will be given and support will be provided throughout.
Main Responsibilities:
Checking and carrying a suction unit and nebuliser which needs to be with the child at all times.
Helping to communicate the child’s needs.
Providing medical intervention as necessary.
Liaison with: SENCO, Head Teacher, Class teachers, Deputy Head and other support staff, which may include outside agencies, e.g. Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists on behalf of the SENCo should the need arise.
The TA will ensure that the pupil can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class and make progress.
Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupils’ individual learning and social needs. The TA will be responsible for implementing the targets on the pupils Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with the class teachers and the SENCo
We can offer successful applicants:
Enthusiastic children with parents who are very keen to work with the school in successful education for SEN pupils.
Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues.
A well led, supportive and ambitious governing body.
A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are celebrated.
A full programme of professional and curriculum development
Applications are to be made through MyNewTerm only.
Please do not send CV’s.
We would also encourage prospective applicants to book an informal chat with our Senco and a look around the school site.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: Friday 4th July 2025
Interview date: WC 7th July 2025
Start date: As soon as possible
We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 4th July.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Derwent Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 300 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Derwent Primary School website
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