Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5HS

7 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,926.00 - £26,422.00 Annually (FTE) pay scale K

Teaching Assistant (SEN) job summary

We are looking for a caring, patient and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a meaningful difference to the life of a child with additional needs.

Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team, you will provide tailored support for a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or SEND plan, helping them to access learning, develop independence and build confidence throughout the school day.

You will play an important role in assisting with planning, delivering and monitoring learning activities that meet the child's individual needs. This will include adapting learning resources, supporting communication and interaction, encouraging positive relationships with peers, and using effective behaviour support strategies to help the child achieve their full potential.

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to inclusive education. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Empathy, patience and an understanding of individual learning needs.
• Confidence in using positive behaviour management strategies.
• The ability to adapt learning activities and respond flexibly to changing needs.
• A calm, positive attitude and a good sense of humour.
• A willingness to work closely with external agencies and continually develop their own practice through training and professional learning.

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive and dedicated team where every day brings the chance to make a lasting impact on a child's learning, wellbeing and future.

If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role please contact us via the details below.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

We are part of the Blue Kite Academy Trust, a growing family of primary schools based in Swindon and Wiltshire, who offer excellent CPD and career opportunities, a competitive salary with scope for progression, a commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms, an excellent pension scheme and free staff health and well-being support.

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 Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 58 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/somerfords-walter-powell-cofe-academy

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