1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

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

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 November 2025

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 Annually (Actual) The full time equivalent for the role is £26,403pa.

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

The role is 29hpw Monday to Friday. Hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm with 1hrs unpaid lunch break and 4 x 15min unpaid morning breaks.

Working under the supervision of the SENDCo, assist and support teaching and learning, provide for general care, safety & welfare of pupils and work with small groups and individuals, particularly those children that have additional SEN and/or an EHCP.

You will be expected to:

• Provide pupils with level and type of support specified by the teacher/SENDCo. Could include promoting increased attention and focusing on learning, helping with physical difficulties whilst encouraging independence e.g. with personal cleanliness, putting on shoes etc.
• Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils working within any behaviour targets set.
• Use pupils' individual targets, including those detailed in support plans and EHCPs, to plan, deliver, amend/adapt curriculum delivery accordingly, including applying the advice of multi-agency professionals.

Are you:

• Able to work with individuals and groups and assist in providing care in a safe and happy environment?
• A motivated, nurturing individual who is inspired to support children in overcoming their barriers and accessing their learning?
• Inspiration with strength of character and the ability to motivate others to flourish
• Committed to inclusive education

In return we can offer:

• The opportunity to become part of a friendly and hard-working team.
• Committed staff who all share the same school vision; ‘Everyone is Loved'
• A supportive leadership team
• A comprehensive CPD package and employee benefit scheme

At St James, you’ll find a fulfilling and motivating place to build your career. You’ll face challenges that help you grow, supported by colleagues who share your dedication to education and student achievement. As part of our community you’ll benefit from ongoing professional development that supports your growth and the positive impact you make on our students.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School 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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