SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Derwent Primary School, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  24 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £24,796.00 Annually (FTE)

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

DERWENT AND SOUTHILL FEDERATION

We respect ourselves; we respect others; we respect our environment

SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated SEN 1:1 TA based at Derwent Primary School

Fixed-Term full time contract Level 2A point 3 (£24,796.00 per annum, pro-rata)

Monday-Friday 31.25 hours a week 8.45am - 3.30pm

Purpose of the role:

To support a child with medical and communication difficulties. The child has a tracheostomy and will need 1:1 supervision. Full training will be given and support will be provided throughout.

Main Responsibilities:

• Checking and carrying a suction unit and nebuliser which needs to be with the child at all times.

• Gastrostomy feeding (including medications if required)

• Chest physiotherapy daily

• Some toileting support - getting on and off the toilet

• Helping to communicate the child’s needs.

• Providing medical intervention as necessary.

• Liaison with: SENCO, Head Teacher, Class teachers, Deputy Head and other support staff, which may include outside agencies, e.g. Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists on behalf of the SENCo should the need arise.

• The TA will ensure that the pupil can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class and make progress.

• Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupils’ individual learning and social needs. The TA will be responsible for implementing the targets on the pupils Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with the class teachers and the SENCo

We can offer successful applicants:

• Enthusiastic children with parents who are very keen to work with the school in successful education for SEN pupils.

• Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues.

• A well led, supportive and ambitious governing body.

• A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are celebrated.

• A full programme of professional and curriculum development

For further details about our school, please visit the school website https://www.derwentschool.co.uk/

Applications are through MyNewTerm only.

Please do not send CV’s.

We would also encourage prospective applicants to book an informal chat with our Senco and a look around the school site.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026

Interview date: WC 27th April 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 24th April 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 Derwent Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 371 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Derwent Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/derwent-lower-school

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