Combe Martin School – SEN Teaching Assistant Temporary post

# Combe Martin School – SEN Teaching Assistant Temporary post# Combe Martin School – SEN Teaching Assistant Temporary postClosing on: Aug 31, 2026#### **Grade B (£13.05 – £13.26 per hour) – 32.5** **hours per week (term time only) – Temporary**Combe Martin Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team on a temporary basis until October half term.This is an exciting opportunity to work in a small coastal school where children are at the heart of everything we do and where staff work closely together to ensure every pupil is supported to achieve their best.The successful candidate will provide targeted 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs, under the direction of the Head Teacher and class teacher. The role will focus on helping the child access learning, engage positively in school life and develop their social, emotional and communication skills. This will include supporting learning activities within the classroom, adapting approaches where appropriate, and implementing agreed strategies to meet the child's individual needs.We are looking for someone who is patient, nurturing and adaptable, with the ability to build positive relationships with children and work effectively as part of a team. Experience of supporting children with additional needs and/or working within an early years or primary setting would be advantageous.Strong communication skills, a positive and proactive approach, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children are essential.Combe Martin Primary School offers a welcoming and inclusive ethos, a supportive team and opportunities to develop your skills and experience. If you are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives and would enjoy being part of a close-knit school community, we would be delighted to hear from you.This is a temporary position until October half term and will be reviewed at that point.Further information and application forms can be downloaded from the Trust website.Completed application forms should be sent to: recruitment@alumnismat.orgThis post has been advertised on multiple platforms and we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of suitable applications. Candidates are therefore advised to submit applications as early as possible.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr