SEND Teaching Assistant
St James' Church of England Primary Academy, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DW15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Working hours: 32.5 hours a week (08:20 am – 3:20 pm, Mon-Fri) Weeks per year: Term time only plus inset days (39 weeks per year)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,403 - £27,254
Actual salary
- £19,517 – £20,146
Pay scale
- NJC scale point 7-9
What skills and experience we're looking for
A successful candidate will be:
- Passionate about making learning and lunchtime experiences exciting and memorable
- Determined to ensure that all children have the opportunity to make good progress and will exceed national standards
- A reflective practitioner who is always open to new initiatives
- A team player who is highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Prepared to take an active part in the wider life of the school, willing to add something extra to the school community by sharing their talents
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of our academy in their application and indicate how they believe they could contribute to developing our community and the opportunities for our children
- Empathetic and able to support and promote our Christian ethos and values
- Shows enthusiasm, is proactive, self-motivated and able to use initiative
- Commits to team work and has excellent interpersonal skills
- Is organised, efficient, professional and adaptable
- Is caring, understanding and patient with a good sense of humour
- Someone who lives life with a smile!
SEN Specific Experience (Desirable):
- Has experience of caring for children with physical needs who require physio support and intimate care
- Understands child development and attachment theory in relation to challenging behaviour
- Establishes positive, supportive and clear relationships with children, parents and staff
- Has a commitment to inclusion in a mainstream setting
- Training in working with children with ASD, ADHD, PDA, SLCN or developmental delay.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- A learning community where you are encouraged to innovate, think for yourself, try new ideas, make a difference and take on responsibility
- Happy, enthusiastic children who are motivated to learn
- A dedicated and mutually supportive staff team
- Supportive leadership, parents, local governors and Multi-Academy Trust
- Opportunities to network with partnership school and Trust colleagues
- High quality opportunities for continued professional development
- An academy trust employee benefits and wellbeing package.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St James CE Primary Academy and The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St James' Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 404 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St James' Church of England Primary Academy website
- Email address
- swalden@stjames.academy
- Phone number
- 01202 426696
The St. James’ family is a welcoming, thriving, innovative community; loving and inspiring, forgiving and challenging. Together we can, and will, enrich the world.
Arranging a visit to St James' Church of England Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email swalden@stjames.academy.
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