SEN Teaching Assistant

The Harbour Schools Partnership, Exeter, EX2 5AW

24 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 - £26,403

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

Salary: NJC Grade C: £25,583 - £26,403 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a fixed term position working 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2026 (Monday to Friday)

Willowbrook School is an exciting and vibrant place of learning in the heart of the city of Exeter and we are looking for someone special to join our team.

This is an exciting time for us following our recent joining of The Harbour Schools Partnership.

The staff are warm and welcoming, with a strong team ethic and we work with schools across our Trust to enhance our practice, knowledge and skills.

Our work supports a wide range of children and a diverse community meaning no day is the same!

The role involves supporting children with SEND to ensure they thrive and are successful in our school; this work will be both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.

There will be the opportunity to build strong relationships with children across our school. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will be dedicated to do their very best for our children.

You will need to have good organisational skills, an empathetic approach and be able to reflect on your practice.

You will need a good level of English and maths and an ability to be flexible to meet the wide ranging needs of our community.

This would be an amazing opportunity for someone considering a career in teaching.

We offer a comprehensive programme of professional development so that you feel fully supported in the work that you do.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 23rd February 2026, interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th February 2026.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

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

Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

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 The Harbour Schools Partnership

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ventrus-limited

Ventrus is a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, we offer excellent career and development opportunities.

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