Specialist SEND Unit Teaching Assistant
The Willows Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9ER24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,989
What skills and experience we're looking for
In September 2026 we are thrilled to be opening The Rockpool— our specialist SEND provision for up to 12 Key Stage 1 children with Communication and Interaction needs, including autism spectrum disorder.
We are seeking an enthusiastic,caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to join the founding team of this exciting new provision. This is a wonderful opportunity to help create a nurturing and inclusive environment where children feel safe, understood and inspired to achieve their full potential.
As a patient, positive and committed practitioner you will:
Help create a calm, safe and stimulating learning environment where every child feels valued and supported
Build warm and trusting relationships that help children develop confidence,communication and independence
Work closely with teachers and the SENDCo to support children’s individual learning,communication and emotional regulation needs
Use visual supports, structured routines and communication-friendly strategies to support pupils to access learning activities successfully and develop self-help,independence and life skills.
Contribute to observations and records of pupil progress
Support inclusion opportunities within the wider school community
Show flexibility,teamwork and a willingness to learn as part of a dedicated and supportive team
Ensure every day counts for every child
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
A welcoming and supportive school community
High-quality training and professional development opportunities
The chance to work alongside experienced staff and external professionals
A school that values your contribution and encourages you to develop your skills and confidence
The opportunity to be part of something truly special from the very beginning and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families every day
A warm welcome from our wonderful children when you visit
If you are passionate about supporting children with SEND and believe every child deserves to feel successful, included and valued, we would love to hear from you.
Come and help us build something extraordinary at The Rockpool.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application to n.batley@omat.org.uk as early as possible.
The Willows Primary School is an Orwell Multi Academy Trust Academy, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and 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
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Willows Primary School is an Orwell Multi Academy Trust Academy and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and 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.
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 The Willows Primary School
- School type
- Academies, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 306 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Willows Primary School website
- Email address
- office@thewillows.omat.org.uk
At The Willows we are all on a journey to become successful learners, with curious children and dedicated staff all striving to be the very best they can be. Working at the heart of the community, we are also seeking to bring opportunities for learning to parents and families so we can work in partnership to support our children.
Placing the children at the heart of all we do here at The Willows, means we are constantly looking for new and exciting opportunities to enhance the learning and research that supports the approaches we take.
This is evident as we continue to build a curriculum that not only challenges but also inspires the children, placing experiences and creativity at the centre of their learning experience. A curriculum that also values the development of positive attitudes, social skills and service to others, creating resilient and tolerant citizens who want to change their world for the better.
Alongside our high expectations of how the children can behave and what they can achieve academically; it is also our mission to ensure that The Willows is filled with the magic of childhood where a ‘wow’ moment is never far away.
If you would like to know more about our school and the journey of improvement that we are currently on please do not hesitate to contact our friendly office team who will be pleased to help.
We look forward to meeting you soon and sharing a little more of our wonderful world with you.
Arranging a visit to The Willows Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@thewillows.omat.org.uk.
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