SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant Required
(16.25 hours per week Monday-Friday 12pm-3.15pm Term Time Only)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young learners? Great Paxton CE Primary School is seeking a dedicated and nurturing 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within EYFS/KS1 and also providing additional support to children across the school.

About Us
Would you like to work in an extremely caring and supportive community and at a place that will help you to develop, learn and be valued?

Then our small and friendly Church of England School, at the heart of an extremely caring community, is for you. Through our drive and determination to achieve excellence, we can support the successful candidate to develop professionally whilst welcoming them into our committed and dedicated team.

“In this small village school, pupils and staff embody the values of friendship, compassion, trust and respect. This supports pupils to feel safe. Pupils are happy to learn and play in the school’s warm, welcoming environment.”
OFSTED February 2023

The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our team and provide tailored 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN as well as supporting other children across the school. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and other staff members to create an inclusive and engaging learning experience.

Responsibilities:
• Build a trusting relationship with the child, providing 1:1 supervision during tasks, playtime, and daily routines.
• Adapt EYFS learning materials and activities to meet the child’s specific needs.
• Implement tailored Individual Education Plans and Education Health Care Plans (EHCP).
• Monitor progress, keep daily records of activities, and contribute to the child’s learning journey records.
• Support with personal care needs (e.g., toileting) where necessary.
• Foster positive behaviour using school strategies and ensure the child’s safety, including managing risks.
• Liaise with the Class Teacher, SENCo, parents, and external professionals (e.g., speech therapists).
• Deliver small interventions to other pupils all need.

Essential Skills and Qualities:
• Has experience working with children, ideally within EYFS or KS1.
• Has a good understanding of SEN and strategies to support learning.
• Is patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic about helping children reach their potential.
• Possesses strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Christian ethos of our school.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer
• A warm and welcoming school community.
• Supportive and experienced colleagues.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives.

Please contact the School Administrator, Charlotte Clark, for further details or to arrange an appointment to visit. Application packs will be emailed upon expression of interest.

Closing Date for Applications: 12pm 8th June 2026
Interviews: W/C 15th June 2026

Application forms can be submitted to office@greatpaxton.cambs.sch.uk