Teaching Assistant - SEN

Thornhill Primary School, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PE

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 January 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (Actual) Salary will be dependent on experience

Teaching Assistant - SEN job summary

Thornhill Primary School is on an exciting journey of expansion and growth. It is anticipated that the school will continue to grow over the next four years opening new and additional classes every academic year. Our ambition to be the 'heart of our community' has given us the passion and drive to change and adapt as our neighbourhood continues to grow.

We have a dedicated team of teachers, TAs and support staff, who together, have created a supportive, friendly, enriching and nurturing environment which enables all children to feel valued and safe. Our children are well behaved children who are enthusiastic and ready to learn.

We are looking to appoint an experienced TA for SEN who is keen to progress and flourish to join our supportive team. You must be passionate and creative and always have children at the heart of everything you do.

We are looking for someone who

• Has a relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Has a good standard of education including English & Maths (GCSE/Level 2)
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Has experience working within a classroom setting and with Primary aged pupils
• Has experience working with SEND children
• Has excellent behaviour management skills
• Can work on their own initiative and also work well as part of a team
• Is an excellent role model

Our school is committed to safeguarding children; the successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check.

The school may also carry out an online search including social media,

Visits to the school are welcomed.

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 Thornhill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 450 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thornhill Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thornhill-primary-school-dunstable

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