SEND Teaching Assistant

St John's Catholic Primary School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0SL

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  19 January 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: £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £16,004.76

SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

St John’s Catholic Primary School is a small, family‑orientated village school with a warm and supportive atmosphere, welcoming families of all faiths. We maintain high standards for pupil wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development, while fostering a strong community ethos where children take part in extracurricular activities and wrap‑around care. The school provides a nurturing environment for every child and is proud to be part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. With charming surroundings and easy access to nearby towns, Great Haywood is a wonderful place to live, work, and grow with us.

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team.

You will provide individualised support to a pupil, helping to engage with the curriculum and develop their skills in a positive, nurturing environment.

Required to start as soon as possible!

27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only

About the Role:

We are looking for someone:

• Who will provide one-to-one support for a student with SEND, ensuring their individual needs are met by fostering their social-emotional development, building independence, self-confidence, and self-regulation skills, all while maintaining a supportive environment.
• Who possesses a patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• To foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that nurtures a pupil’s growth and builds their confidence.
• To provide individualised support to a pupil, assisting with tasks as directed by the teacher, and adapting teaching methods and materials to suit the pupil's unique learning needs and strengths.
• To collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and deliver targeted interventions that support the child’s learning and development.
• To monitor the pupil’s progress, documenting achievements and areas for improvement, and share feedback with the SENDCo, parents, and other professionals as needed
• Experience working with SEND students in a similar role is desirable

Key Responsibilities

• Support an individual pupil or pupils with their learning, personal care, and behaviour in line with their education plan.
• Assist with implementing learning activities, adapting resources, and providing one-to-one support during lessons.
• Promote the pupil’s independence, confidence, and social development.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to the teacher, reporting any concerns or achievements.
• Support the pupil during breaks, lunchtime, and off-site activities as required.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Assist with preparing resources and setting up activities tailored to the pupil’s needs.

What We Can Offer:
We provide a supportive and friendly working environment where you will be a valued member of our close-knit school community. You will have opportunities for training and professional development, enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, and work in a safe and welcoming workplace.

Apply Today:
Join a welcoming, close-knit community where every day is an opportunity to make a positive difference.

Be part of something special at St John’s Catholic Primary School, Great Haywood.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 4th February 2026

Informal enquiries and further details can be obtained from Mrs M Kelsey, HR Manager via email mkelsey@sgacmat.co.uk Visits to the school are recommended and warmly welcomed. For further information about St John’s Catholic Primary School, please visit the school website, https://www.st-johns-greathaywood.staffs.sch.uk/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

St John’s Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777.

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 St John's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 46 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-catholic-primary-school

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