SEN Teaching Assistant - Bluebell Class
Marlfields Primary School, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4BT21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As Soon As Possible
Closing date
10 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,989.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) 18 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 temporary part time role working to support children with SEMH needs. The working hours are 18 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 10th June and interviews will take place week commencing Monday 15th June 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.
Please apply for this position through the below My New Term link:
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.Marlfields Primary is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring SEN teaching assistant to work in our Bluebell class. This is a temporary part time role working to support children with SEMH needs. 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 10th June and interviews will take place week commencing Monday 15th June 2026. All applications are to be made via MyNewterm.
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.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.
It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Marlfields Primary School
- School type
- Academies, 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
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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