Teaching Assistant SEND Support

Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1EE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  24 November 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  10 November 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: £25,614.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant SEND Support job summary

We are seeking a caring, patient and flexible Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support for a child with an EHCP within Key Stage 1. The successful candidate will work closely with the child, teaching staff and parents to implement the outcomes outlined in the EHCP, supporting the child's learning, social development, emotional regulation and independence.

Previous experience of supporting children with SEND, including those who may display challenging behaviours is desirable but not essential. We are looking for someone who can build positive, trusting relationships through patience, understanding and unconditional positive regard. The ability to adapt expectations in response to the child's individual needs is essential.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues, contribute to planning and review meetings, maintain relevant records and undertake appropriate training. The role will also include 30 minutes of daily lunchtime supervision.

All applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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 Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 366 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-of-walsingham-catholic-primary-school-corby

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