SEN Teaching Assistant

Pulford CofE VA Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday (full day) 8.45am-12.15pm, 1.30-3.30pm plus Tuesday (morning only) 8.45am - 12.15pm. 9 hours per week, term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year
• Hourly rate: £13.28

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential – The Job holder must:

• Have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children• Be comfortable working on their own initiative and on a 1:1 basis with the child, including in an outside environment• Be capable of building relationships with children with Special Educational Needs• Be physically fit and willing to undergo training in line with the school’s positive handling policy• Have a positive interest in working with children and have empathy with young people facing barriers to their learning• Be able to build relationships at the child’s level and maintain this for the benefit of the child• Hold GCSE Grade ‘c’ or above, or equivalent qualification, in Maths and English• Hold relevant qualifications at a level equivalent to at least NVQ TA/Level 2• Be willing to work both indoors and in an outdoor environment• Have effective oral and written communication skills• Excellent interpersonal skills, both in working relationship with young pupils and in forming effective professional relationships with a wide range of contacts• Possess good organisational and time management skills• Be able to think outside of the box to support the delivery of a lesson where the child is experiencing difficulties accessing the learning• Be able to remain patient and calm• Be willing to undertake specific training to support an individual child• Have proven experience of working with children (either paid or unpaid capacity) preferably in an education setting, ideally primary• Have an understanding / awareness of special educational needs and disabilities• Have a range of positive behaviour management techniques• Have a knowledge of attachment difficulties and SEMH.

Preferred – The Job holder is likely to:
• Be ELSA trained.
• Have an understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

What the school offers its staff

Pulford is a thriving Church of England, Voluntary Aided lower school in a beautiful setting in Leighton Buzzard. We have a really friendly team of staff who are dedicated to providing outstanding teaching and learning within a nurturing environment that brings out the best in our children. Pulford prides itself on being an inclusive school, which is recognised for the quality of its Christian values and relationships. Applicants are expected to support the Christian ethos of the school. We offer well being support and opportunities for CPD.

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

Pulford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for all roles.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Pulford CofE VA Lower School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 259 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Pulford CofE VA Lower School website
• Email address: aquick@pulfordschool.org
• Phone number: 01525 372188
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pulford-cofe-va-lower-school

We are a thriving Church of England, Voluntary Aided lower school in a beautiful setting in Leighton Buzzard. Our friendly team of staff are dedicated to providing outstanding teaching and learning within a nurturing Christian environment that brings out the best in our children. Applicants are expected to support our Christian ethos. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school, which is recognised for the quality of its values and relationships.

Arranging a visit to Pulford CofE VA Lower School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aquick@pulfordschool.org.

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