SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

Job Introduction

St Joseph’s Catholic
Primary School 

Newtown Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 1PF
Tel: 01684 573016
office@stjoesmalvern.worcs.sch.uk 

Head of School: Mrs N Tippen 

SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Required for immediate start 

Scale 2 (SCP 5)  

Actual Salary: £16,876 per annum, FTE £26,427 

We have a vacancy to appoint a caring, reliable and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join our friendly staff team at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.

The hours of work are: 

Part-time 5.5hrs per day, Mon - Fri, Term Time Only, Fixed Term Contract

This role is linked to the EHCP funding of a specific child and therefore if the child leaves the school the school will lose the funding for this role 

9am – 3pm, Monday – Friday (0.5hr unpaid lunch break) 

The successful candidate will provide provide highly tailored 1:1 support for a named primary pupil with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can safely and fully access the curriculum, achieve targeted learning milestones, and build independent social and life skills within an inclusive mainstream environment. The post-holder will work closely under the guidance of the Class Teacher and SENCO to deliver strategies outlined within the pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or individual learning framework. This post will include a lunchtime duty supporting the pupil to play safely and integrate in school life. 

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Online checks will be conducted on all shortlisted applicants and all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check. 

Closing Date: Friday 9th October

For further details, please contact the school office on 01684 573016 or office@stjoesmalvern.worcs.sch.uk 

Applications MUST be made using the Catholic Education Service (CES) Application Form attached to this advert. 

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
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. 

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