Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Dursley
School Cam Woodfield Infant School
Address Elstub Lane, Cam, Dursley, Gloucestershire
GL11 6JJ
01453 543535
E-MAIL admin@woodfield.gloucs.sch.uk
Web Site http://www.camwoodfield.co.uk
Post Title (Subject) Teaching Assistant (SEN)
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 (15 hours)
Contract Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 12/10/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date A.S.A.P.
At Cam Woodfield Infant School we aim to develop happy, healthy, independent learners who work towards a better future for themselves and for the world in which they live. We are looking for an enthusiastic 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team of staff working as a SEN TA to support a Reception class pupil in our school who has an EHCP.
Hours will be to 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Monday to Friday.
As the post is linked to an EHCP this is a fixed term position in the first instance, the contract may be extended due to needs of others in the setting. The successful candidate will also undertake half an hour of lunchtime supervision.
Candidates should:
• Be able to work independently to help prepare learning resources and materials for lessons that enable children to access the curriculum.
• Be able to deliver high quality support using the details of the EHCP to ensure best outcomes.
• Be a good team player and be able to work with and under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCo.
• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification (or equivalent) or be willing to undertake one.
• Show good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to liaise with parents / carers.
• Be committed to high standards of inclusion and be able to demonstrate a balanced approach to difficulties using both nurture and structure.
• Be positive and be willing to go the extra mile for the children in their care.
An application pack and further details can be found on the school website www.camwoodfield.co.uk .
No CVs or accompanying letters will be considered. Please use the section ‘relevant skills and experience’ to explain why you feel you are a suitable candidate. If you would like to discuss this post further please contact the Head Teacher (Jane Law) on 01453 543535.
Closing Date for applications is 12th October 2025. Completed applications can either be dropped off at the school office or sent via email to head@woodfield.gloucs.sch.uk .
The school’s safeguarding and behaviour policies can be found at www.camwoodfield.co.uk .
Appointments to the school are made with reference to the latest safeguarding guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education and will involve additional safeguarding checks including DBS checks and references. Please note that open searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants.
This school 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 an enhanced DBS check.
To apply, see details to the right of this advert by clicking on 'Website'
