Teaching Assistant (SEND Support) – 4 Days per Week

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4UF

30 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  7 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,644.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant (SEND Support) – 4 Days per Week job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, feel valued and achieve success in a supportive and inclusive environment?

St Mary's C of E Primary School is seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team for 4 days per week. This role will primarily involve supporting pupils with SEND within a Key Stage 2 classroom, although there may be opportunities to work alongside children in other classes as required.

About Us

St Mary's is a warm, welcoming and inclusive Church of England primary school at the heart of the Chiddingfold community. We are proud of our wonderful children, whose energy, curiosity and enthusiasm make our school a vibrant and rewarding place to work. Our staff team is supportive, collaborative and committed to ensuring that every child is known, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

The Role

You will work closely with class teachers and the SENDCo to support pupils with SEND to access learning successfully within the classroom environment. You will play a vital role in helping children develop confidence, independence and positive relationships, whilst ensuring that their individual needs are met in line with their EHCP outcomes and support plans.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting children to regulate their emotions and behaviour using agreed strategies.
• Providing sensory breaks, movement breaks and time-out opportunities where appropriate.
• Adapting learning activities and resources to enable children with SEND to access the curriculum alongside their peers.
• Encouraging inclusion and participation in all aspects of school life.
• Working proactively under the direction of the SENDCo and class teacher to ensure children receive the support they need.
• Supporting pupils across the school when required.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a genuine commitment to supporting children with SEND.
• Is skilled at building positive and nurturing relationships with children.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and understanding in abundance.
• Remains calm, resilient and solution-focused when situations become challenging.
• Understands the importance of inclusive practice and enabling every child to succeed.
• Can use their initiative and respond proactively to children's needs.
• Is a strong team player who works effectively with colleagues and families.
• Is willing to take the time to get to know children, understand their strengths and challenges, and meet them where they are.
• Minimum English and Maths GCSE

Previous experience of supporting children with SEND, including those with EHCPs, would be advantageous, although the right personal qualities and a willingness to learn are equally important.

We Can Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Delightful, enthusiastic children who make every day rewarding.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A school community that values inclusion, collaboration and wellbeing.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to children's lives every day.
• Local Government Pension Scheme and Viveup Employee Assistance Programme

If you are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and want to be part of a caring and dedicated school community, we would love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

St Mary's C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and employment practices reflect this commitment.

The safety and wellbeing of every child in the care of St Mary’s Primary School is our absolute priority. We expect all of our staff, pupils, parents, LGC members, Trust directors, visitors, contractors and third party professionals to share this view. The safeguarding and protection of children is everyone’s responsibility.

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 Mary's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-church-of-england-primary-school-godalming

I have great pleasure in welcoming you to St Mary’s Church of England Primary School. St. Mary’s is proud to be an academy school within The Good Shepherd Trust, which is part of the Guildford Diocese. We value our links with St Mary’s Church, Guildford Cathedral and the Wintershall Estate.

We are a one-form entry primary school providing an education, which seeks to develop the whole child through an exciting and challenging curriculum, underpinned by excellent pastoral care.

Sheila Buckley,
Headteacher

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