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Teaching Assistant (SEND Support)

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2SR

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  31 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday - 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM - 20 hours a week.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 17th July 2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,617

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role:

We are looking for a dedicated, empathetic, and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join our team. Your primaryfocus will be supporting pupils with identified Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).While your initial placement will be in Key Stage 1 (KS1), we are looking for a flexible team player who is willingto share their expertise across all year groups as the needs of our pupils evolve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work 1-on-1 or in small groups to deliver tailored interventions based on Education, Health and CarePlans (EHCPs).

• Adapt classroom materials to ensure pupils with SEND can access the curriculum at their own pace.

• Help pupils manage their emotions and develop social skills, fostering a safe and encouragingenvironment.

• Facilitate play during break and lunchtime.

• Work closely with the Class Teacher and SENDCo to monitor progress and adjust support strategies.

• Be prepared to transition between year groups to provide support where it is most needed within theschool.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A genuine passion for supporting children with diverse learning needs (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH).

• A Level 2 or 3 TA qualification (or equivalent experience).

• Experience working with children with additional needs or an EHCP.

• A ‘can-do’ attitude and a willingness to work across the primary age range.

• Patience, resilience, and a belief that every child deserves the chance to succeed.

What the school offers its staff

At St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary Academy we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusiveenvironment where every child can thrive. You’ll join a supportive team dedicated to helping children achievetheir potential and gain valuable experience working in a dynamic educational setting.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA Job Description March 2026.pdf - 292 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Advert TA March 2026.pdf - 293 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: admin@stpstp.co.uk
• Phone number: 01689828208
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-and-st-paul-catholic-primary-school-br5-2sr

At St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary Academy we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive
environment where every child can thrive. You’ll join a supportive team dedicated to helping children achieve
their potential and gain valuable experience working in a dynamic educational setting.

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