SEN Teaching Assistant

Raynsford Church of England Academy, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AT

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 Annually (Actual) Level 2A Point 4 £25,185 FTE £19,261

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at Raynsford Church of England Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives by supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

As part of our caring and inclusive school community, you will:

• Work closely with class teachers and the SENDCo to support pupils’ learning and development.

• Deliver small group and 1:1 interventions that help pupils make progress towards their EHCP and SEND targets.

• Provide personal and emotional support, helping pupils to feel safe, valued and included.

• Support children both in the classroom and during transitions around the school day.

We are looking for someone who is patient, flexible and passionate about helping every child to thrive. In return, we can offer:

• A warm and welcoming school community guided by our FRIEND values - Forgiving, Respectful, Inclusive, Empathetic, Neighbourly and Determined.

• A supportive staff team committed to professional development and wellbeing.

• Children who are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn.

If you are ready to make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Midday on Thursday 20th November 2025
Interviews: Week beginning 24th November 2025

Mr E Wheatley

Headteacher

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 Raynsford Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 238 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Raynsford Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/raynsford-church-of-england-academy

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