Specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Mary Dean's Primary School (First Federation Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- £24,027 FTE (£8,164.21 actual salary)

The First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools in Devon and West Dorset, is seeking to recruit a fixed term specialist SEN 1:1Teaching Assistant for Mary Dean's C of E Primary School.
Mary Dean’s is a Church of England Primary School with its own Nursery, educating children between the ages of three and 11 years old. Situated in the village of Tamerton Foliot, we are fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful countryside and the Tamar estuary, as well as being close to the city of Plymouth.
We are seeking to appoint a temporary Specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to primarily support the teaching and learning of a child with SEN and occasionally supporting other children with SEN, across various age ranges. This role is to cover mornings for 15 hours per week until 31st August 2025.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.
- To deliver targeted interventions.
- To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
- To work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school.
You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion.
In return we offer:
- The opportunity to work within a progressive and forward thinking multi academy trust
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension through Local Government Pension
Mary Dean's C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website Mary Dean's C of E Primary School and Nursery - Safeguarding. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Please apply via the First federation Trust website: Vacancies | First Federation
The closing date is Wednesday 26th March at midday.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationPlymouthDevon
- Work Postcode
PL5 4LS
- Reference
AC4858
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£24,027 FTE (£8,164.21 actual salary)
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
15 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
26/03/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes