Teaching Assistant to Work in SEN Class

POST TITLE: Teaching Assistant to work in SEN Class

Grade / Hours: Grade 6, point 7 (£24,294 FTE)
31.25hrs per week (term time only)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of School

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant and forward thinking school at the heart of the community with a strong team spirit. Paston Ridings is an excellent school which provides a high standard of education and believes that everyone can achieve, learn and grow.

We are looking to employ a teaching assistant to work under the direction of the SENCO and the class team leader to support children in a class set up to support children with additional needs.

The successful candidate will:
Work with children to assist the development of their communication, reading and writing skills, manual dexterity skills, basic educational skills and general curriculum activities as directed by the teacher
Assisting children to communicate with others and to carry out the teacher’s instructions
Develop appropriate resources to support pupils and their identified needs
Motivate and encourage children, keeping pupils on task
Supporting children with their self-care needs
Establishing a supportive relationship with the pupils in the provision
Provide feedback to children and relevant staff in relation to their progress
Any other duties, related to the role, as directed by the SENCO

We can offer you:
A supportive environment working with a dedicated team of teaching assistants and teachers
An excellent opportunity to develop your own practice through weekly training and professional development opportunities alongside teachers
Free fruit, tea, coffee and soft drinks provided. Lunch available.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the office

Closing date: 5th December 2025
Interview date: TBC
Proposed start date: January 2026

An application pack can be downloaded from the recruitment section of our website (www.pastonridingsschool.co.uk) or by calling or emailing Mrs Xanthe Brereton at our school office (01733 762742, contact@pastonridingsprimary.net)

Paston Ridings Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references.