SEND Teaching Assistant

High Level SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary/Grade Scale 6 point 12

Hours 32.5hrs per week Monday to Friday Term Time only

Contract Term As soon as possible - 31^st July 2026 Fixed Term (Possibility of extending at end, subject to applicant suitability, school needs and funding)

There is an exciting opportunity for a high level SEND Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and welcoming team at Downsell Primary School. We are looking for someone who is flexible and has a positive approach to work in our Nurture Rooms. Our Nurture rooms include pupils with high level special educational needs and disabilities. Our excellent staff work hard to create a happy, safe and stimulating environment for all our children. The school is in the heart of a diverse community and we are an inclusive school committed to providing equal opportunities for all our children and staff. This will be a fixed term contract with possibility of extending (depending on school needs and budget). Please read the Job Description carefully and complete your supporting statement accordingly.

We are looking for an individual who is:

• Highly committed to ensuring a high quality provision for young children
• Highly motivated and able to positively contribute towards to the school life
• Enthusiastic and can adapt to meet needs of young children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Work well in a team to promote young children’s independence, self-esteem and social inclusion

  We can offer:

  • A creative and welcoming school
  • Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues
  • A well informed and supportive leadership team who are committed to the development of all staff
  • Staff Benefits
    • Occupational Sickness Pay
    • Family Friendly Policies and Procedure
    • Tax free bike schemes
    • Benefits scheme: Sodexo
    • Leisure Centre Discount (Better Leisure Centre)
    • Employee Credit Union
    • Private Medical Care
    • Employee Assistance Programme

  
  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online social media check and the Disclosure and Barring Service DBS.  Online social media check and references will be carried out prior to interviews. 

  All completed applications should be returned by email to sbm@downsellprimary.waltham.sch.uk

  Closing date: Wednesday 2^nd October 2025

  Interview Date: W/B Monday 6^th October 2025 (Day tbc)