SEN Teaching Assistant - Bluebell Class

Marlfields Primary School, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4BT

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  March 2026 or As Soon As Possible

• Closing date

  13 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) 32.5 hours, term time only with insets

SEN Teaching Assistant - Bluebell Class job summary

Marlfields Primary is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring SEN teaching assistant to work in our Bluebell class. This is a permanent part time role working to support children with SEMH needs (the role with reduced hours would be considered for the right candidate). The working hours are 32.5 hours a week, term time plus insets.

Our school is under dynamic new leadership, with a newly formed senior leadership team and proud membership of the Children First Learning Partnership. We offer extensive grounds, including forest school and an allotment, and a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, express and thrive.

Bluebell Class is a place where every child feels included, valued and connected. Our ethos—Belong, Believe, Achieve—is at the heart of everything we do. We build meaningful relationships, foster a sense of belonging, and celebrate diversity in a warm, structured and supportive setting.

Our Bluebell class is entering an exciting new chapter, and we’re looking for someone exceptional to join us as a SEN Teaching Assistant, for a special and rewarding role. With just seven children, this specialist setting offers the chance to build deep, trusting relationships and provide truly individualised support for pupils with SEMH needs.

You must be experienced in working with children with SEN in a school setting and would ideally hold a level 3 qualification or equivalent.

You will need to demonstrate:

your ability to work as part of a very enthusiastic team

commitment, flexibility and energy

excellent behavioral management skills

a knowledge of the Primary school curriculum and assessment

a drive to want to undertake suitable training for your own professional development

The closing date for this post will be Midday on Wednesday 11th February and interviews will take place on Friday 13th February 2026.

Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please contact the school office to make an appointment on admin@marlfields.cheshire.sch.uk or 01260 633120

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Marlfields Primary Academy takes the safeguarding and welfare of children extremely seriously. Everyone who comes into contact with our children, their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding. To fulfil this responsibility effectively, all practitioners ensure their approach within the academy is child centred. We recognise that we form part of the wider safeguarding system for children. This responsibility also ensures we are aware of the behaviour of all in the school community and we maintain an attitude of ‘it could happen here’.

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 Marlfields Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Marlfields Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marlfields-primary-school

At Marlfields Primary Academy we strive for excellence in all we do in school and in the wider community. We provide a place where all can achieve their potential, develop their mind, be creative and cultivate their interests.

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