SEND Teaching Assistant - Decoy Community Primary School and First Steps Nursery
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- £12.18 - £12.59 per hour
Start Date: September 2025
Fixed Term for 1 year to a child with an EHCP, when the child leaves the school the contract will end.
Decoy Community Primary School is a two-form entry school situated in the middle of a thriving community.
At Decoy, we are passionate about maximising the potential in all of our staff and young people. Our caring and nurturing approach to education, within and beyond the classroom, contributes to what makes our school a special place both to work and to learn.
We are in search of exceptional individuals who understand varying SEND needs and who can adapt learning to meet the needs of children. They will work within a well-established and supportive team. Experience of working with pupils with a variety of special educational needs is not required, however, would be advantageous.
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting children in year 6 with EHCPs; providing assistance to those with a range of needs, including speech and language difficulties, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and/ or other needs. Your role will involve working closely with the class teacher and the school SENDCo to ensure all pupils are given the best possible chance to thrive, both academically and socially.
Tasks will include supporting children’s learning, including working with SEND children on a 1:1 or small group basis, helping to deliver tailored interventions to meet each child's individual needs. Assist in creating a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere. Provide emotional and social support to pupils as they develop their communication and social skills.
This role includes supervision of pupils during the lunchtime period.
Children at Decoy School are well-behaved, respectful and keen to learn. Some children are working at different levels and require different levels of support. We are seeking individuals who have experience working with children with additional needs (whether personally or professionally). You will need to be comfortable following a personalised curriculum for the child/ren, plus working to support the child/ren to integrate and interact with their peers within the classroom.
The essential skills and qualities required for this role are:
- Ability to support children within the classroom environment and in 1:1 or small group intervention
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable and positive and nurturing in approach
- Ability to build rapport and strong relationships with children
- Ability to take own initiative, adapting learning in the moment and breaking learning down to small steps, and work within a team taking direction from the class teacher
- A knowledge and understanding of how children learn
- Good oral and written English language skills
The desirable skills and qualities require for this role are:
- Level 2 or 3 teaching assistant qualification or equivalent
- Experience of working with children with SEND needs, including learning needs and physical needs
Our school was inspected by Ofsted in January 2023 and retained its ‘good’ judgement. This is testament to the vision, dedication and commitment which has been shown by the staff team and governors and the hard work from the pupils themselves.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Any questions, please call the school office on 01626 353282 or email vacancy@decoyschool.co.uk
Please use the attached application form.
Your completed application form should be returned to: vacancy@decoyschool.co.uk
Closing Date: 09:00 Monday 14th July 2025.
Shortlisting: Monday 14th July 2025.
Interview Date: Thursday 17th July 2025.
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationTeignbridgeDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ12 1DH
- Reference
AC5452
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£12.18 - £12.59 per hour
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
Monday - Friday mornings, 8:45am - 1:25pm
- Closing Date
13/07/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes