SEND Teaching Assistant

Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DT

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 October 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: £12,894.00 - £13,307.00 Annually (Actual) Grade C

SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and skilled SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping every child to thrive?

Plaistow Hill Primary School are looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a rewarding role working predominately on a one to one basis, supporting a child in a EYFS setting.

At Plaistow Hill, we believe every child should feel that they belong, should enjoy their learning, be encouraged to aim high, and learn to respect others. We provide a nurturing environment where children feel valued, safe and confident to achieve, and our staff play a vital part in making that happen.

Working alongside teachers, the SENCo and wider school team, you will help create an inclusive and engaging learning environment where all pupils can succeed.

Your role will include:

• Predominately working 1:1 with a child in EYFS and with small groups to support their development and emotional needs
• Deliver planned teaching and learning activities and adjust the learning as required to support the needs of the pupils.
• Supervise and assist individual / small groups of pupils in activities set by teachers.
• Deliver intervention programmes where necessary.
• Create and develop resources requited for individuals under the direction of the SENDCO and other professionals.
• Assisting with school displays celebrating pupils’ work.
• Create strategies, with guidance from the teacher, to support and encourage pupils to achieve their learning goals.
• Establish positive relationships with parents/carers and where appropriate participate in meetings with parents/carers alongside the teacher/SENDCO.
• Monitoring and record pupils’ attainment and report pupils’ progress and achievements to the teacher.
• Provide feedback to pupils under the guidance of the teacher.
• Support the learning and pastoral needs of children with additional needs.
• Promote good behaviour and support the building of positive relationships between pupils, promoting inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Deal promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with the school’s policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Provide administrative support to the teacher.
• Ensure all equipment and resources are available to meet the lesson objectives, support pupils with the use of the equipment/resources.
• Accompany the teacher and pupils on all out of school activities as required.

About you

We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference to children's lives. You will be positive, patient and adaptable, with the emotional intelligence to understand and respond to individual children's needs.

You will have:

• an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent relevant qualification
• a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths
• recent experience of working within a primary school and across KS1 and/or KS2
• experience and a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND
• experience of working with children with SEMH needs
• the ability to build positive relationships and encourage appropriate behaviour
• a good understanding of safeguarding and children's pastoral needs
• strong communication and teamwork skills
• a positive, enthusiastic approach and the ability to use your initiative.

About the school

Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery school is a small one form entry school in Plymouth. We pride ourselves on having a village school feeling in the city. We have great relationships with children and families ensuring a holistic approach to learning. Our dedicated staff have formed close working relationships to foster growth and collaboration. We are situated close to local woodland where we regularly have forest school sessions and our outdoor space provides perfect opportunities for outdoor learning. We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly school.

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on the number below.

01752 365410

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

Together we will provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children. Apply today and help make a difference.

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

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 Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 165 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/plaistow-hill-infant-and-nursery-school

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