Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Job Introduction

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Actual Salary: £20283 - £20586 per annum includes SEN allowance
Hours: 31.25hrs per week
 Location:  Ashton under Hill First School
Temporary

Ashton under Hill First School is a happy school where pupils and staff work together to raise aspirations and build a lifelong love of learning. Our mission is to offer our wonderful children excellent teaching and learning and the very best learning opportunities in and beyond the classroom. “Shaping Bright Futures Together” is our motto and we are passionate about what we offer in our small and friendly school.

Our beautiful location inspires us to keep in touch with nature and wherever we can, we use the wonderful countryside around the school to support the children’s learning. 

We are seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to join our team working within EYFS/KS1. The role will also include lunchtime and break cover.

OUTLINE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Provide 1:1 support and small group work
• Participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities in accordance with the EHCP as needed. Adapting resources to ensure accessible learning for the pupil/s. 
• To support pupil/s in accessing and understanding learning intentions in lessons.
• Support pupil/s to develop their physical, social and emotional development.
• Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own learning and promoting development of self-esteem.
• Support the class teacher and SENDco on pupil progress and assessment.
• Use agreed strategies and tools to support pupil/s with regulation and learning.
• Interacting appropriately and professionally with teachers, colleagues and third-party professionals.
• To support the class teacher with maintaining family support and involvement.
• Care for children in ways that have regard for their home values and practices.
• Promote school policies on pupil behaviour
• Adhere to school policies and engage in CPD appropriate to your role.
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality.
• Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Headteacher and relevant to the pay scale.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• TA Qualification essential.
• SEN experience or qualification essential.
• Good level of verbal and written English and Maths.
• Good level of communication skills with the ability to support pupils and staff and communicate with parents 

All staff to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

How to Apply:

Application forms and information packs are available online via the school website

www.ashton.worcs.sch.uk or via email request to Mrs. Nichol Brown  nbrown@ashton.worcs.sch.uk 

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.

Start Date: Monday 13th April 2026 if notice required

Application Closing Date: Monday 2nd March 2026, noon

Anticipated Interview Date: week commencing 9th March 2026