SEND Teaching Assistant - Newton Ferrers C of E Primary School (First Federation Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- Grade B: £12.45 - £12.65 per hour (£10,613 - £10,780 actual salary)
First Federation Trust a multi academy trust of 29 primary schools in Devon and West Dorset are seeking to appoint from September, a fixed term SEND Teaching Assistant (until 31st August 2026) to support children with special educational needs at Newton Ferrers C of E Primary School.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teachers, to support children across all areas of the curriculum. The hours are 19.5 per week; preferably Wednesday - Friday.
You should have a good standard of general education, specifically good numeracy and literacy skills. You will be able to communicate effectively with children and adults, have a flexible attitude and can-do approach. The successful candidate will be friendly and approachable, with a good sense of humour.
Experience of supporting children with special educational needs, particularly PDA and autism would be desirable and experience/training in Read Write Inc would be desirable but not essential.
The successful candidate will be required:
- to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion.
- to liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school.
- to promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional wellbeing.
We are a friendly, welcoming school where team work is at the heart of everything we do to ensure every child thrives.
You will have the option to sign up to the cycle to work scheme, staff wellbeing programme and contributory pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Should you require more information about the position, please contact the school on 01752 872630 or admin@newton-ferrers.devon.sch.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website Safeguarding | Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School (newton-ferrers.devon.sch.uk). All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Please apply via the First Federation trust website: www.firstfederation.org/vacancies.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
Closing Date: Sunday 13th July 2025 at midnight.
Interview Date: Week commencing 14th July 2025.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationPlymouthDevon
- Work Postcode
PL8 1AS
- Reference
AC5389
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
Grade B: £12.45 - £12.65 per hour (£10,613 - £10,780 actual salary)
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
19.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
12/07/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes