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SEN Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3LY

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week. 8.45am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday with 45 minutes for lunch.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 8, Paypoint 12

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher and Governors of this popular expanding school wish to appoint an SEN teaching assistant to work in year 2 supporting a child with an EHCP.

We are looking for someone who can build excellent relationships with our children and families. Someone who will be a supportive member of our team.

The successful candidate will be a good team player who uses creativity, flexibility and initiative.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer a great working environment, the opportunity to work with engaged, hardworking children and the chance to join a fun loving, supportive team of professionals who are always prepared to go the extra mile.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SEN person spec.pdf - 86.6 KB (opens in new tab)

SEN job description.pdf - 97.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic/Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 181 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School website
• Email address: paula.lowry@st-josephsrccofe.derbyshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01246 472798
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-and-cofe-va-primary-school

Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email paula.lowry@st-josephsrccofe.derbyshire.sch.uk.

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