SEN Teaching Assistant – 12hrs

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, patient individual, who has an interest in SEND and a passion for teaching and learning, to work within our school setting. The role will be classroom based, working alongside pupils who have an Education Health Care Plan.  Our aim is to provide an inclusive, broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. Working under the guidance of teachers, you will help pupils to access learning within the classroom and outdoor learning environments. Applicants should be confident in following teacher planning and implementation in class support.  

An understanding and previous experience of working with children with ASD/Social Communication Difficulties is desirable. Some knowledge of Makaton, Sensory Integration and PECS would be an advantage.

Personal attributes

Your responsibilities would include:

• Supporting children within a class/group/1-1 with additional needs.
• Working with the Class teacher and other support staff to prepare resources and deliver lessons.
• Having a flexible approach to behaviour management.
• Being a positive and solution-focused member of the team.

Our ideal candidate will have: 

• Experience of working with SEN children. 

• An understanding of how to support children and aid their development. 

• An ability to deploy strategies to allow learners to engage with the curriculum creatively. 

• Ability to follow a given learning plan and ability to work on own initiative. 

• An understanding of effective behaviour management techniques. 

• Very good numeracy/literacy skills; GCSE grade C or above

In return, we offer: 

• A caring and considerate environment where everyone is valued.  
• A highly skilled and experienced team with enthusiastic and engaging children. 

A distinctive local context ensures we place inclusiveness at the heart of all we do. 

Salary & Benefits

Grade:  Aquinas Grade A3 (Full time salary £25,434.00 - £26,766.00 p.a.)

Actual Pro rata salary:         £7,260.12 p.a. - £7,640.36 p.a.

Hours:   12 hours per week, 4 hours per day – 3 days to be confirmed at interview,

8:30-12:30

Weeks:                                     39 weeks per year (term time only)

Contract:                                 Fixed Term until 17^th July 2026

Location

Parish Church of England Primary School
London Lane
Bromley
Kent
BR1 4HF

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.