SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | abec0375-42e2-4680-9bde-57e5e60fcb5a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for considering joining our team at Five Islands Academy.
We are a through-school set in a remarkable island community, where we believe every child is capable of achieving excellence.
We take pride in being an inclusive school, where each child is supported to reach their potential. We value original thinkers who approach learning with curiosity and imagination, encouraging innovation and independent thought. Our vision is to navigate together, nurturing inquisitive, collaborative, and inventive global learners with rich knowledge and confident oracy.
In our latest Ofsted inspection (November 2023), we were rated Good in all areas, with Outstanding for Personal Development. Inspectors recognised that "pupils develop a powerful sense of community" through a curriculum and culture that "expand their horizons and help them keep their options open."
We are currently seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team in a role that offers exceptional flexibility to suit your lifestyle. We welcome applications from candidates seeking various working patterns and are happy to discuss how we can tailor these roles to meet your availability and preferences. This is a term-time position with paid holiday and bank holiday entitlement.
Post holders will work under the supervision of the SENCO and Senior Leadership Team, supporting the needs of our school community in a collaborative and caring environment. You will work in partnership with class teachers to support children needing one-to-one learning support both in and out of the classroom setting.
About You:
You will have a child-centered approach, and will be dedicated to helping every child flourish, whatever their strengths and needs. You will be someone who can respond with patience, understanding and sensitivity to the challenges that pupils with special educational needs present, including challenging behaviour. You will be willing and keen to learn about the best ways of supporting children with a range of communication, interaction and learning needs, taking advantage of opportunities for professional development. Above all, you will contribute to a culture of inclusion and belonging for children with SEND at Five Islands Academy.Thank you for considering joining our team at Five Islands Academy.We are a through-school set in a remarkable island community, where we believe every child is capable of achieving excellence.We take pride in being an inclusive school, where each child is supported to reach their potential. We value original thinkers who approach learning with curiosity and imagination, encouraging innovation and independent thought. Our vision is to navigate together, nurturing inquisitive, collaborative, and inventive global learners with rich knowledge and confident oracy.In our latest Ofsted inspection (November 2023), we were rated Good in all areas, with Outstanding for Personal Development. Inspectors recognised that "pupils develop a powerful sense of community" through a curriculum and culture that "expand their horizons and help them keep their options open."We are currently seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team in a role that offers exceptional flexibility to suit your lifestyle. We welcome applications from candidates seeking various working patterns and are happy to discuss how we can tailor these roles to meet your availability and preferences. This is a term-time position with paid holiday and bank holiday entitlement.Post holders will work under the supervision of the SENCO and Senior Leadership Team, supporting the needs of our school community in a collaborative and caring environment. You will work in partnership with class teachers to support children needing one-to-one learning support both in and out of the classroom setting.About You:You will have a child-centered approach, and will be dedicated to helping every child flourish, whatever their strengths and needs. You will be someone who can respond with patience, understanding and sensitivity to the challenges that pupils with special educational needs present, including challenging behaviour. You will be willing and keen to learn about the best ways of supporting children with a range of communication, interaction and learning needs, taking advantage of opportunities for professional development. Above all, you will contribute to a culture of inclusion and belonging for children with SEND at Five Islands Academy.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to DBS check. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Academy community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage teachers and support staff from all backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and walks of life to apply to work with us. We are a Church School, and as such nurture the wisdom of being in balance with doing. We appreciate our gifts and those we have to offer as members of a diverse global family.
Thank you for considering joining our team at Five Islands Academy.
We are a through-school set in a remarkable island community, where we believe every child is capable of achieving excellence.
We take pride in being an inclusive school, where each child is supported to reach their potential. We value original thinkers who approach learning with curiosity and imagination, encouraging innovation and independent thought. Our vision is to navigate together, nurturing inquisitive, collaborative, and inventive global learners with rich knowledge and confident oracy.
In our latest Ofsted inspection (November 2023), we were rated Good in all areas, with Outstanding for Personal Development. Inspectors recognised that "pupils develop a powerful sense of community" through a curriculum and culture that "expand their horizons and help them keep their options open."
We are currently seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team in a role that offers exceptional flexibility to suit your lifestyle. We welcome applications from candidates seeking various working patterns and are happy to discuss how we can tailor these roles to meet your availability and preferences. This is a term-time position with paid holiday and bank holiday entitlement.
Post holders will work under the supervision of the SENCO and Senior Leadership Team, supporting the needs of our school community in a collaborative and caring environment. You will work in partnership with class teachers to support children needing one-to-one learning support both in and out of the classroom setting.
About You:
You will have a child-centered approach, and will be dedicated to helping every child flourish, whatever their strengths and needs. You will be someone who can respond with patience, understanding and sensitivity to the challenges that pupils with special educational needs present, including challenging behaviour. You will be willing and keen to learn about the best ways of supporting children with a range of communication, interaction and learning needs, taking advantage of opportunities for professional development. Above all, you will contribute to a culture of inclusion and belonging for children with SEND at Five Islands Academy.Thank you for considering joining our team at Five Islands Academy.We are a through-school set in a remarkable island community, where we believe every child is capable of achieving excellence.We take pride in being an inclusive school, where each child is supported to reach their potential. We value original thinkers who approach learning with curiosity and imagination, encouraging innovation and independent thought. Our vision is to navigate together, nurturing inquisitive, collaborative, and inventive global learners with rich knowledge and confident oracy.In our latest Ofsted inspection (November 2023), we were rated Good in all areas, with Outstanding for Personal Development. Inspectors recognised that "pupils develop a powerful sense of community" through a curriculum and culture that "expand their horizons and help them keep their options open."We are currently seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team in a role that offers exceptional flexibility to suit your lifestyle. We welcome applications from candidates seeking various working patterns and are happy to discuss how we can tailor these roles to meet your availability and preferences. This is a term-time position with paid holiday and bank holiday entitlement.Post holders will work under the supervision of the SENCO and Senior Leadership Team, supporting the needs of our school community in a collaborative and caring environment. You will work in partnership with class teachers to support children needing one-to-one learning support both in and out of the classroom setting.About You:You will have a child-centered approach, and will be dedicated to helping every child flourish, whatever their strengths and needs. You will be someone who can respond with patience, understanding and sensitivity to the challenges that pupils with special educational needs present, including challenging behaviour. You will be willing and keen to learn about the best ways of supporting children with a range of communication, interaction and learning needs, taking advantage of opportunities for professional development. Above all, you will contribute to a culture of inclusion and belonging for children with SEND at Five Islands Academy.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to DBS check. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Academy community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage teachers and support staff from all backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and walks of life to apply to work with us. We are a Church School, and as such nurture the wisdom of being in balance with doing. We appreciate our gifts and those we have to offer as members of a diverse global family.