Blakedown CE Primary School
Job Title: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistants (2 roles)
Salary: £8,815 – £12,118 per annum
Hours: Morning shift – 19 hours 10 minutesAfternoon shift – 14 hours 10 minutes
Location: Blakedown CE Primary School
Overview
The Governors are seeking caring, positive and experienced teaching assistants who are patient, good‑humoured and highly motivated. The role involves supporting a Reception child with an EHCP for speech and language and physical needs on a 1:1 basis. Two roles exist – one for the morning and one for the afternoon – to ensure the child receives comprehensive support across the day.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualised support to the Reception child with an EHCP for speech/language and physical needs.
- Coordinate with the other 1:1 assistant to maintain a consistent approach across the morning and afternoon periods.
- Assist in small group settings, fostering the child’s development alongside other pupils.
- Communicate effectively with teachers, support staff and families to progress the child’s plan.
- Maintain a positive, trusting relationship with the child and the wider school community.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience as a teaching assistant, particularly with children who have a range of needs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Patience, empathy and a proactive, collaborative approach to teaching.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Benefits
Benefits are outlined in the attached benefits document. Please review the PDFs for full details.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrate the diversity of all residents.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
Appointment is contingent upon a satisfactory DBS check, including cautions, reprimands, final warnings and convictions. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted via the official application form. Applications will NOT be accepted in CV format. The application closing date is 13 July 2026.
Interview
Interview dates are to be confirmed weekly, with an anticipated interview week of 13 July 2026.
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