SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Wellington

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of SEN learners.

Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week (part time hours may be considered) Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm with 30-minutes unpaid lunch. Additional breakfast club hours possibly available. Term Time only (38 weeks) plus 3 inset days, this includes some annual training days which will be worked at the start of each academic year, dates and times to be confirmed annually.

Fixed term contract for the duration pupil is at school, or until SEN need ceases, or until the SEN funding ceases.

Salary: £25,185 full time equivalent, £18,749 actual annual salary.

About the role: We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person who can bring creativity and flair to the classroom. In return we can offer a supportive and friendly environment where staff thrive and are encouraged to embrace their own personal development. This role will be working 1:1 with a named child. To provide support for learning activities for child on an individual or group basis, under the general direction of the class teacher and SENCo. To support and complement the work of the classroom teacher by supporting class work, the environment and personal care. Delivering programmes of intervention, as recommended by SENCo, class teacher and external agencies. Providing personal, social, welfare, emotional and behavioural support. Facilitating social communications and interaction with peers. Working alongside teaching staff, parents and a range of professionals on a regular basis to implement and review programmes of intervention.

Job requirements:

• GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent in English & Maths, plus at least three other academic subjects.
• Teaching Assistant qualification - desirable.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff.
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students.

Why join us? As a Teaching Assistant within Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.

We can offer you:

• Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme.
• Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and personal issues.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our ‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better work/life balance.
• Free car parking.
• Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for their commute to work.
• Free tea and coffee.

The closing date for this post is 9.00am on Tuesday 14th July 2026, Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th July 2026.

All applications should be made by completing the online application form via E-teach. CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full.

Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).