Job Introduction
‘Together we care, learn and thrive’
Welton St Mary's C of E Primary Academy requires a Teaching Assistant and Playworker - SEN. The role is for Monday to Friday term time plus INSET days/twilights (39 weeks). The start date is September 2025.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract until 31st August 2027.
Do you want to work in a team that makes a difference to young people?
We are seeking to recruit a teaching assistant who:
• Has experience and skills to work with pupils with specific educational needs within a mainstream setting.
• Is able to support the professional work of the teacher within the classroom.
• Has a desire to enthuse and inspire children with a range of needs.
• Is effective in forming positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Has good communication and organisational skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work proactively and with flexibility as part of a team.
• Has a ‘can do’ positive attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile
The successful candidate will work mainly in the classroom and will be required to support individual pupils and small groups. There will be opportunities for professional development in aspects of SEND and teaching and learning.
If you are looking for a school where the children are enthusiastic learners, where there is a strong, positive culture of learning behaviours and where you can grow professionally, please book a time to come and visit.
For an application form and further details please look on our school website vacancies page.
Closing date for applications is midnight 18th June 2025.
Interviews will be held week commencing 23rd June 2025.
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 and 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.
Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All Pre employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
