SEN Teaching Assistant: Term time only, afternoons (Role 2)
| Posting date: | 04 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Maldon, Essex, CM9 8PN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 46c10f09-3fca-4846-9cc9-7751afc27175 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The role will involve supporting individuals across the school with social, communication and learning needs, individually and as part of small groups. In addition, it will involve providing general support as directed by the class teacher. Previous experience is desirable but not essential for the right person.
Suitable applicants will be good communicators and have patience and understanding. The applicant will show initiative and flexibility under the guidance of the class teachers and SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) and be able to maintain a positive attitude. Applicants will understand the professional nature of the role. Ideally, the successful candidate will have GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
What the school offers its staff
If you would like to join our team and help make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Visits to the school or conversations with the Assistant Headteacher/SENCo, Liz Lawrence, are encouraged. Please contact the school office to book a visit or request a telephone call from Liz.
Commitment to safeguarding
Great Totham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in its care and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches on short listed candidates of information that is publicly available online. We welcome visits to our school. Appointments can be made via the school office.
The role will involve supporting individuals across the school with social, communication and learning needs, individually and as part of small groups. In addition, it will involve providing general support as directed by the class teacher. Previous experience is desirable but not essential for the right person.
Suitable applicants will be good communicators and have patience and understanding. The applicant will show initiative and flexibility under the guidance of the class teachers and SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) and be able to maintain a positive attitude. Applicants will understand the professional nature of the role. Ideally, the successful candidate will have GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
What the school offers its staff
If you would like to join our team and help make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Visits to the school or conversations with the Assistant Headteacher/SENCo, Liz Lawrence, are encouraged. Please contact the school office to book a visit or request a telephone call from Liz.
Commitment to safeguarding
Great Totham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in its care and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches on short listed candidates of information that is publicly available online. We welcome visits to our school. Appointments can be made via the school office.