SEN Teaching Assistants x 2

Stoke Gabriel Primary School, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6ST

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 or sooner if possible

• Closing date

  2 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 August 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: £12.85 - £13.47 Hourly Term Time Only

SEN Teaching Assistants x 2 job summary

SEN Teaching Assistants x 2

First post is for 22.25hrs per week (3 full days and 2 mornings) paid at NJC Grade C plus 1hrs per day as Mealtime Assistant paid at NJC Grade A

Second post is for 11.5hrs per week

Both are Fixed Term Temporary posts to commence as soon as possible in September 2026.

These are fixed term appointments linked to EHCP funding for specific support for pupils with complex educational needs. You will provide in class support including tailored interventions and we are looking to appoint individuals with a sensitive, relational and nurturing approach. The successful applicants will need to be flexible, communicate effectively and think creatively.

You will:

- Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents;

- Have good English and Maths skills;

- Have high expectations of children’s behaviour and be able to maintain consistent boundaries;

- 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;

What we can offer you:

• 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

You should have English and Maths to GCSE A-C or equivalent.

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.

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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 Stoke Gabriel Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 72 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Stoke Gabriel Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stoke-gabriel-primary-school-totnes

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