SEN Teaching Assistant

Boringdon Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4HJ

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 September 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: £26,427.00 - £27,274.00 Annually (FTE)

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a warm, caring and nurturing personality with a friendly disposition.
• Has experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Has an understanding of how to best to support SEND children.
• Is able to develop positive relationships with children and parents.
• Is able to work alongside our teachers, pastoral team, parents and outside agencies to support children’s learning and progress .
• Has experience of Read Write Inc.
• Is able to support pupils in development skills in independence, self-confidence, and social interaction.
• Has high expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour.
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and organised with excellent communication skills and initiative.

If you have the commitment to work in a school that is continually striving to ensure the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being, your application would be very welcome.

To discuss the role in anyway please contact: 01752 330424 or email, Alison Escott, Office Manager: aescott@bps.westst.org.uk

• How to apply:

• Please click on the orange “Apply for job” button, enter your name, email address and tick the box, then click the “Apply now” button. After a few seconds, you should be presented with an on-line application form to complete.
• You will be able to save your partially completed form and complete later following the link you will receive via email.
• Please ensure you submit your completed form before the closing date/time.
• No CVs accepted - please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.
• Closing date: Friday 2nd October at 9:00am.
• Fixed term contract until 31st August 2027.


We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.


This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references - references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.


Westcountry Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust of 31 schools, currently employing approximately 2,500 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Our values inform our work and we hope you agree these are key to success.


Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website for full details.

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 Boringdon Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 386 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Boringdon Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/boringdon-primary-school

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