SEN Teaching Assistant

School St. Briavel's Parochial C of E School
Address High Street, St. Briavels, Lydney, Gloucestershire
GL15 6TD
01594 530428

Post Title (Subject) SEN Teaching Assistant
Grade Grade 5 (pts 11-14) £28,142 – £29,540 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (32.50 hours)
Contract Fixed Term Contract (Until 31/08/2026)
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date 03/11/2025

Do you want to join a team committed to helping every child be the best they can be?
St Briavels Parochial C of E Primary School is looking to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant. The post will involve supporting a child with SEND both in the classroom and during play and lunchtimes.
The role will also include working with the child and other groups of children as directed by the SENCo or class teacher.
The position will be for 32.5 hours per week over 5 days per week which will include 1hr per day of MDS duties, at Grade 5 point 11.
We are open to applications from teaching assistants able to work 2 or 3 full days a week.
The post will commence on the 3rd of November and will be term time only.
This post is fixed term to 31st August 2026 initially though may be extended subject to funding.
We are looking for an individual who:
• Demonstrates a high level of commitment and initiative
• Is passionate about helping children to engage in learning
• Can model and facilitate positive social interactions
• Is able to plan and carryout movement breaks both inside and outside
• Facilitates an enhanced check-in and check-out daily
• Can maintain a calm and consistent approach to working and be dedicated to providing the very best support for children through following SEND plans and risk assessments
• Shares the school’s values of courage, compassion, respect and resilience
• Has a flexible, empathetic and conscientious nature
• Possesses good interpersonal skills and has the ability to work well within a team.
• Engages with training opportunities linked to the children’s SEND needs.
• Can contribute to and follow Education and Healthcare plans and Individual development plans with the guidance of the SENCo.
Applicants must have:
• A good standard of general education, to include literacy and numeracy skills
• NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or other relevant qualification with practical experience of working with children
OR
• Previous experience of working with children in an educational context with evidence of relevant training in the appropriate age range or curriculum / learning area.
It would be beneficial to have:
• Experience working with children with Autism
• Positive handling training
We can offer you:
• A welcoming, caring environment where everyone is valued.
• Well behaved, friendly and motivated children;
• A small, welcoming and vibrant team, committed to driving up standards through self- improvement
• Commitment to your professional development.
Application forms and a job description are available from the office.
Interview date: During week commencing: 20th October 2025

The Wye Forest Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to enhanced DBS checks

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