SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant (with Midday Assistant duties)

Monday to Friday - Term Time Only

Salary: Grade dependent on experience and qualifications
Contract: Permanent (subject to satisfactory probation period)
Hours: SEND TA 27 hours per week, Midday Assistant 3.75 hours per week, term time only

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the commitment, patience and enthusiasm to support pupils in achieving their full potential?

We are seeking a dedicated and caring SEND Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and inclusive two-form entry primary school. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a supportive team, helping to provide high-quality learning experiences for children with a range of additional needs.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Support pupils with SEND both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENDCo and external professionals to meet pupils' individual needs.
• Help create a positive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage children's independence, confidence and social development.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all children.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience of working with children with SEND, preferably within a primary school setting.
• Has understanding of a range of SEND, including communication and interaction needs, cognition and learning needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and is committed to supporting every child to succeed.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Is adaptable, enthusiastic, reliable and resilient.
• Works effectively as part of a team while also using their own initiative.
• Has a good standard of English and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent).

We Can Offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils.
• A supportive, dedicated and experienced staff team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives and educational outcomes.

At Wentworth Primary School, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and are committed to providing high-quality support that enables all pupils to achieve their full potential, regardless of need or starting point.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

Closing Date: 1st November 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 5th November 2026

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Jo Doran, the School Business Manager to arrange a visit on 01621 853572 or email: admin@wentworth.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School

"Striving for Excellence”

We aim to provide a curriculum that is broad, balanced and progressive, which relates to the development of the whole child and which meets individual needs; a curriculum which excites and interests the children and which encourages each child, as a unique individual with special qualities and talents, to make a positive contribution to school life.

Wentworth Primary School is a two form entry, maintained school and was opened in 1969 and serves the housing development to the south-west of Maldon, a pleasant town in the east of Essex.

Please see our website www.wentworth.essex.sch.uk for further details.