Primary Teaching Assistant (Supporting SEND Pupils)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Title

Primary Teaching Assistant (Supporting SEND Pupils)

Location

St Edburg's CE Primary School

Reports to

SENCO / Class Teacher

Contract Type

Full-time / Permanent

Job Purpose

To support the learning, development, and wellbeing of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within a primary school setting. The role involves working closely with class teachers and the SENCO to provide tailored support that enables all pupils to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Support for Pupils

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND, adapting activities to meet individual needs.
• Assist pupils in developing social, emotional, and behavioural skills.
• Support pupils with communication needs, including the use of visual aids, Makaton, or other strategies where appropriate.
• Promote independence while offering appropriate levels of support.
• Assist with personal care needs where required, in line with school policies.

Support for Teaching and Learning

• Work with the class teacher to implement SEND Support Plans or Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and SENCO.
• Support classroom management and behaviour strategies to ensure a positive learning environment.

Support for the School

• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
• Participate in training, and professional development related to SEND.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working with children in a primary school setting.
• Understanding of SEND, including a range of needs such as ASD, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification).
• Experience supporting pupils with specific needs.
• Training in safeguarding, behaviour management, or SEND strategies.

Safeguarding Statement

St Edburg's CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

Please submit an application form to hr@st-edburgs.oxon.sch.uk

What the school offers its staff

St Edburg’s CE Primary School is situated on the Kingsmere Estate in Bicester. We are a dynamic, friendly and caring school which is split across two sites – lower school (Nursery to Year 2), and Upper School (Years 3 – 6). The team works hard to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children who come here. Our Support Team work in close partnership with class teachers to facilitate learning, including intervention programmes and in-class support in line with our whole school vision “All are valued, all are loved.”

About us

Staff here are hardworking and committed to providing an excellent curriculum that is experiential and creative. We work collaboratively and are supportive and ambitious. We believe that all who are part of our school are given the tools they need to be courageous, committed, creative, compassionate and confident.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.