We are looking for a well-qualified and highly competent person to join our school team as a SEN teaching assistant. The successful candidate will work directly with pupils with SEN and in our nurture provision.
The successful candidate should:
- Have effective literacy and numeracy skills in order to work, as necessary, with pupils across the primary age range.
- Have experience of working with small groups of pupils to run interventions focused on addressing gaps in learning
- Have high expectations of children’s behaviour and attainment
- Have excellent interpersonal skills – this includes effective communication skills and working well within a team
- Be open to advice, feedback and guidance / direction from colleagues
- Be interested in and willing to take part in CPD opportunities to extend their skill base
- Have an understanding of, or a willingness to learn, about how to effectively teach phonics and early reading
- Be supportive of the School’s Trauma Informed culture and relationships policy
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post. Applicants invited to interview will have a social media check completed.
Closing Date: 15th November (midnight)
Shortlisting: 16th November 2026
SEN Teaching Assistant - Lipson Vale Primary School • Devon, UK
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