SEN Intervention Teaching Assistant

Burraton Community Primary School, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4LT

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 November 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: Part time: Monday to Friday 12 - 3.15 pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year
• Pay scale: Grade 1 £25,948 - £27,474 pro rata 43.128 weeks per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

We are seeking an empathetic, proactive, and resilient SEN Intervention Teaching Assistant to join our support team. In this vital role, you will deliver targeted, structured intervention programmes to pupils who require additional help to access the curriculum, build confidence, and manage their school day.

You will work closely with the classroom teachers and our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to bridge learning gaps and support pupils with a diverse range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Speech and Language difficulties, and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Targeted Interventions: Run structured 1:1 and small group interventions focusing on literacy, phonics, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Support EHCP Targets: Implement strategies tailored to pupils' Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), tracking progress and adapting resources.
• Promote Emotional & Sensory Regulation: Help students manage anxiety, build sensory breaks into their routines, and use positive behaviour de-escalation strategies.
• Encourage Independence: Guide pupils toward building social skills, self-confidence, and positive peer relationships rather than establishing over-reliance.
• Collaborate and Record: Track student progress accurately, providing meaningful feedback to the class teacher, SENCO, and external specialists (like speech therapists).

What We Are Looking For (Requirements):

• Experience: Proven experience delivering speech & language, literacy, or numeracy interventions within a UK school setting.
• SEN Knowledge: A strong foundational understanding of supporting children with complex needs such as ASD, ADHD, or SEMH.
• Attributes: High levels of patience, a calm under-pressure demeanour, and a genuine passion for inclusive education.
• Qualifications: A relevant childcare/education qualification or degree (e.g., Psychology) is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• Safeguarding: A valid Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

What the school offers its staff

• A warm, highly collaborative, and supportive staff network
• Access to ongoing professional development, including safeguarding and SEN-specific training
• Free on-site parking and excellent transport links

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

As part of our rigorous and robust safeguarding procedures, we do point out that this school and the Local Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Part of this process will include an online search of freely available information of shortlisted candidates. Please note that qualifications and the identify of shortlisted candidates will be thoroughly checked at interview and, that for the appointed person, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be required prior to commencement of the post.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Burraton Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 343 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Burraton Community Primary School website
• Email address: smansfield@burraton.cornwall.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01752843019
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burraton-community-primary-school

We are a two-form entry school on the Cornwall/Devon boarder. We offer a warm welcome from a supportive, hard-working and passionate team, wonderful children and many opportunities for further professional development for the right person. We have an onsite Nursery and an Area Resource Base.

Arranging a visit to Burraton Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email smansfield@burraton.cornwall.sch.uk.

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