Teaching Assistant; SEN Part-Time

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN) Part-Time

Actual Salary: £12,768 to £12,960 includes SEN allowance

Hours: 19hrs 50min Monday – Friday

Location: Ashton under Hill First School

Temporary

Ashton under Hill First School is a happy school where pupils and staff work together to raise aspirations and build a lifelong love of learning. Our mission is to offer our wonderful children excellent teaching and learning and the very best learning opportunities in and beyond the classroom. “Shaping Bright Futures Together” is our motto and we are passionate about what we offer in our small and friendly school.

We are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 SEN support to join our team working within EYFS/KS1. The role will also include lunchtime and break cover. Although the role is part-time, there is the possibility of additional hours.

• Provide 1:1 support and small group work
• Participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities in accordance with the EHCP as needed. Adapting resources to ensure accessible learning for the pupil/s.
• To support pupil/s in accessing and understanding learning intentions in lessons.
• Support pupil/s to develop their physical, social and emotional development.
• Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own learning and promoting development of self‑esteem.
• Support the class teacher and SENDco on pupil progress and assessment.
• Use agreed strategies and tools to support pupil/s with regulation and learning.
• Interacting appropriately and professionally with teachers, colleagues and third‑party professionals.
• To support the class teacher with maintaining family support and involvement.
• Care for children in ways that have regard for their home values and practices.
• Promote school policies on pupil behaviour
• Adhere to school policies and engage in CPD appropriate to your role.
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality.
• Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Headteacher and relevant to the pay scale.

• TA Qualification essential.
• SEN experience or qualification essential.
• Good level of verbal and written English and Maths.
• Good level of communication skills with the ability to support pupils and staff and communicate with parents.

All staff to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

An application form and information pack is available upon request via the school, if preferred. Please contact Nichol Brown via email  or phone

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Start Date:
Monday 13th April 2026 if notice required

Final date to receive applications: Monday 9th March 2026, 9am

Anticipated Interview Date: week commencing 16th March 2026

• Person Specification TA SEN.pdf
• Job Description TA SEN.pdf