1.1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8AH

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  21 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.47 Hourly Grade C | 4 hours 30 minutes hours each day, 8:45am - 1:30pm Monday to Friday with a 15 minute unpaid tea break

1.1 SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

Role Overview

Job Title: 1.1 SEND TA

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £13.47 (Grade C)

Hours Per Week: 22.5 (4 hours 30 minutes hours each day, 8:45am - 1:30pm Monday to Friday with a 15 minute unpaid tea break)

Status: Fixed Term (until approx. 31/08/2027)

Closing Date: 12 Noon on Wednesday 21st October 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 2nd November 2026

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCO to provide 1:1 support for a child with SEND, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, access the curriculum and develop their confidence and independence. The role will involve providing tailored support to meet the identified SEND needs of the children, supporting their learning, emotional regulation, self-esteem, social inclusion and overall wellbeing.

A key part of the role will be building a positive and supportive relationship with the child, while encouraging them to develop increasing independence and participate fully in learning and wider school life. Appropriate in-service training and ongoing support will be provided to enable the successful candidate to understand and respond effectively to the child’s individual needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child’s educational journey, supporting them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally and to achieve their full potential.

This is a temporary position and is subject to the child’s continued attendance at the school and/or the outcome of any review of their special educational needs.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days
• Schemes: Cycle to work scheme

For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact the Head of School, Lucy Ratcliffe, via admin@witheridge.devon.sch.uk

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to a Trust committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for all pupils, please apply via mynewterm. To submit your application, you will be required to register as a candidate and complete the full application form on their platform, as we are strictly unable to accept CVs.

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.

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

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.

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 Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 135 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/witheridge-church-of-england-primary-academy

Witheridge C of E Academy is a wonderful primary school situated in the beautiful North Devon countryside near Tiverton. They are a caring and happy school with a passion for children's learning and well-being. As a small school they are able to personalise the learning every child receives and offer an enriching curriculum. Witheridge C of E Academy currently has just over 100 pupils who are inspired by high quality teaching coupled with excellent facilities.

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