1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

St James' CofE Academy, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9PF

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  6 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,036.00 - £19,224.00 Annually (Actual) Grade F, 7-10

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at St James CE Academy, providing targeted 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of additional needs including children with EHCPs. Working closely with the SENCO and class teachers, you will help adapt learning, implement support strategies and ensure pupils can access the curriculum confidently and successfully.

This is a hands-on and varied role. You will support pupils to stay focused and engaged, break learning into manageable steps, and use appropriate communication and behaviour strategies to meet individual needs. You’ll also play an important role in supporting pupils’ social, emotional and personal development, helping to build independence, confidence and positive relationships. In some cases, this may include supporting personal care and implementing specific programmes or interventions.

We are looking for someone who is patient, adaptable and observant, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with children. You will need to be proactive in responding to pupils’ needs and committed to helping every child succeed.

Specific hours are 08:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service is available from the DBS website at: Disclosure and Barring Service - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St James' CofE Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St James' CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-cofe-academy

Our vision ‘together, pursuing life in all its fullness’ reflects the Church of England’s vision for education. You will see this come to life in all our academies every day. We offer opportunities for children and colleagues to realise their potential and flourish.

The Trust aims to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
The Trust also values diversity and recognises the varied contributions that a diverse workforce brings to an organisation; the Trust is committed to drawing on different perspectives and experiences of individuals which will add value to what we do.
The Trust will ensure that there is no discrimination against employees on the basis of their protected characteristics.

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