SEN Teaching Assistant: Term time only

Great Totham Primary School, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8PN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: We are looking to appoint an adaptable and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant for 19 hours per week (5 x 1.15-3.15pm and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.45-12noon).
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term contract until 31st August 2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale 3 pt 5-6 (£25,585- £25,989 pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role will involve supporting individuals in both EYFS and lower Key Stage 2 with social, communication and learning needs, individually and as part of small groups. In addition, it will involve providing general support as directed by the class teacher. Previous experience is desirable but not essential for the right person.

Suitable applicants will be good communicators and have patience and understanding. The applicant will show initiative and flexibility under the guidance of the class teachers and SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) and be able to maintain a positive attitude. Applicants will understand the professional nature of the role. Ideally, the successful candidate will have GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• enthusiastic, well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• a collaborative approach to planning
• a sensitive approach to well-being
• a leadership team that recognises and develops potential in others

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

Great Totham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in its care and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches on short listed candidates of information that is publicly available online.

We welcome visits to our school. Appointments can be made via the school office.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Great Totham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 429 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Great Totham Primary School website
• Email address: admin@greattotham.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01621 891091
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/great-totham-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Great Totham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@greattotham.essex.sch.uk.

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