Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant

St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN

11 days remaining to apply

Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
13 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: 19,723.00

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant

St Matthew’s Primary and Nursery Academy, Derriford

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm

Salary: Grade SC3 NJC points 6-9 Actual starting Salary £19,723 (FTE £25,989)

Term Time only: 39 weeks per annum

Annual Leave: Taken outside of term time and paid pro-rata throughout the year (no annual leave to be taken during term time)

Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme

Deadline for application: 9am on Tuesday 13th January 2026

Start: ASAP

Interview Date: TBC

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our specialist provision for a small group of pupils with EHCPs.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Provision Lead, supporting pupils throughout the school day with their learning, communication, social interaction and play skills. You will help to create a calm, structured and nurturing environment where all pupils are supported to experience success and make progress.

We are looking for someone who:

· Has previous experience working with pupils with Special Educational Needs

· Ideally has experience in a specialist setting or has worked with children with complex needs

· Is committed, patient and able to build positive relationships with pupils

· Understands the importance of emotional regulation, independence and consistent routines

· Works effectively as part of a team and communicates clearly with colleagues

We can offer:

· A warm, supportive and collaborative school team

· Regular support and guidance from our SENCO and Trust inclusion leads

· High-quality professional development and opportunities to extend your skills

· A nurturing setting where pupil wellbeing and staff wellbeing are valued

This role is suited to someone who is passionate about inclusion and committed to improving outcomes for children with additional needs. You will be an important part of a provision that makes a significant difference to the children and families we serve.

To arrange a tour of the school please contact the school on 01752 395969 or via email on SMPA.office@stcmat.org

Please ensure you refer to the criteria for the role on the person specification in your supporting statement.

To apply please click the 'Apply Now' button on this advert.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

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.