SEN Teaching Assistant

• Bealings School
• Address: Sandy Lane Little Bealings Woodbridge IP13 6LW
• Salary: 25185 pro rata
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Fixed term until end August 2026 with possibility of extension
• Reference: 8111

Bealings School are seeking a compassionate patient and dedicated 1-2-1 SEN Teaching Assistant to work with a child in their primary school who has special educational needs (SEND). This role is vital in supporting the childs access to learning development and participation in all aspects of school life.

Your responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one support throughout the school day ensuring the childs individual needs are met in both academic and social settings.
• Support access to the curriculum by adapting resources and using specialist equipment or technology as needed
• Work closely with the class teacher SENCo and external specialists (e.g. Speech and Language Occupational Therapy Community Paediatrics) to implement and monitor personalised support strategies
• Promote independence confidence and inclusion both in the classroom and during unstructured times such as playtime and lunchtime
• Assist with mobility and orientation around the school environment ensuring the childs safety at all times
• Monitor and record progress against targets set in the childs Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
• Build a trusting relationship with the child to foster emotional well-being and a positive attitude toward learning
• Establish good working relationships with the parents ensuring they are informed of the pupils learning achievements and areas of development
• Support with personal care needs if required
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard the childs welfare in line with school policies and procedures
• Attend and contribute to SEND and appropriate review meetings if required by the class teacher SENDCO and/or Headteacher and where appropriate disseminate information to other Teaching Assistants
• Act as general TA should the pupil not be in school supporting the class teacher with classroom activities photocopying filing etc.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Assist with supervision of pupil out of lesson times including playtimes and lunch time
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits trips and out of school activities as required.

What you will need

Essential:

• Experience working with children with SEND preferably in a school setting
• Understanding of inclusive educational practices and a commitment to equality and diversity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff parents/carers and external professionals
• Patience empathy and a positive can-do attitude
• Willingness to undertake relevant training including in visual impairment and safeguarding.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with children with additional needs
• Understanding of needs associated within children with SEND
• Level of understanding on Mantle of the Expert and its place within our school ethos
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or
• equivalent)
• Paediatric first Aid Intimate Care and Manual Handling training.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (Word).

Please contact Claire Robinson by calling .

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance for School Support Staff (word)and complete the Application Form for School Support Staff (word)and return to

Closing date: 12pm 30 November 2025.

Interview date: 8 December 2025.


This authority 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. DBS checks required for relevant posts.

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