SEN Teaching Assistants

Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary School, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1PP

14 days remaining to apply

Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
17 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £13.26 Hourly Term Time only

SEN Teaching Assistants job summary

SEN Teaching Assistant x 2

Part time mornings only to commence April 2026

To be paid at NJC Band C Scale Point 5 £13.26ph (39 weeks per year). 8.30am - 1:15pm

We are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to support two delightful pupils with SEND in our KS1 class. These roles will support learning, daily routines, managing feelings and emotions and language development.

The role will require a forward thinking, creative approach. You will need to be calm, cheerful, proactive and flexible. A positive and encouraging attitude is essential, as is kindness and an ability to use your initiative.

Successful applicants need to be effective team players who will go the extra-mile for the children and team. Experience of working with children with SEND and /or within a school environment would be an advantage, although not necessarily essential - it is about get the right people for the roles.

We are a committed team, who work together to support one another to achieve the best for the children of our school. Training and support will be given. If the above excites you, we would love to hear from you, please give us a call on 01395232649 or email to find out more and to visit our school.

The Trust Vision is
Flourishing schools for all at the heart of our communities. 'Life in its fullness.' - John 10:10

and our core values lead us to live out this vision and guide how we behave as an organisation
Belonging - Every interaction matters; nurture relationships
Curiosity - Ambition, creativity, innovation
Collaboration - Open culture, accountability, shared success

Ideally, you will:

Provide a sensitive and nurturing approach to children’s needs
Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
Have excellent English and Maths skills
Be willing to work as part of a team and have a good sense of humour
Be able to use your own initiative when required
Have experience in a similar role in a school
Have prior knowledge and experience of working with children with special educational needs
You should have literacy and numeracy to GCSE A-C or equivalent.

What we offer:

A supportive, friendly team environment
Ongoing training and professional development
Friendly, happy children who are keen to learn
The chance to make a real difference in children's lives every single day
Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership
Substantial workplace pension
Term time ‘Give Back Day’ to take for personal reasons
Staff Wellbeing support
CPD opportunities for all staff

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Media online check.

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.