1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Wellesley Park Primary School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AJ

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 November 2026

• Closing date

  10 December 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 14

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

Wellesley Park Primary School in Wellington is home to 240 children, including Wellesley Park Explorers.  

At Wellesley Park Primary School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, feel valued and achieve their full potential. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our supportive team and provide 1:1 support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will play a vital part in helping a child develop confidence, independence and a love of learning, whilst supporting their emotional wellbeing and enabling them to access all aspects of school life.

If you are patient, nurturing and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience of working with children, ideally those with SEND.

• Builds warm, positive and trusting relationships with children.

• Is patient, adaptable and resilient.

• Has a calm and encouraging approach.

• Believes that every child can succeed.

• Enjoys working as part of a team and sharing ideas.

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Can Offer:

• Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues.

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn.

• High-quality training and professional development opportunities.

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

• Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Employee assistance and wellbeing support.

• Employee benefits through the Blackdown Education Partnership.

• The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to a child's life.

Morning vacancy 8:30am to 12:30pm 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Term time only. The salary scale is Grade 14, point 4 to 6. Fixed term until 23rd July 2027 or whilst pupil remains at Wellesley Park due to funding. Pay range £26,016 FTE (£13.48 per hour) to £26,847 FTE (£13.92 per hour). Employers Pension Contribution 19.2%

Visits to the setting are welcome, please phone the school office to make an appointment. A full job description and application pack is available on the school website.  Please note, applications by CV or incomplete forms will not be considered.

Closing Date:          9:00am Thursday 10th December 2026

Interview Date:       Tuesday 15th December 2026

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 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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Wellesley Park Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 0 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 271 pupils enrolled
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wellesley Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wellesley-park-primary-school

Wellesley Park Primary School in Wellington is home to 300 children, including a Preschool.

Our school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; and that they should be great places to work and learn.

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