Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Leigh on Mendip School / Part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Closing Date: Monday 30th June
Interview Date: Monday 7th July
Hours: Term Time Monday to Friday. 8.30am - 12pm. 17.5 hours per week.
Salary: Grade 4 - SP 7-10 - FTE £25,584 - £26,835
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, especially those with special educational needs? Do you have a nurturing nature and a desire to support pupils in reaching their full potential?
Leigh on Mendip School is seeking a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, primarily working in Key Stage 2. This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are quite the same. You’ll be working closely with teachers, SENCo and other support staff to help pupils with a range of additional needs thrive – both academically and personally.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
● A relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare, education or equivalent (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HLTA status, Teaching/Social Work/Nursing qualification).
● At least 2 years of recent experience supporting pupils, including those with SEND.
● A good standard of English and Maths (GCSE Grade C/5 or above)
● Strong understanding of child development and barriers to learning.
● A warm, patient and proactive approach.
● Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable:
● First Aid training.
● Experience with specific strategies or needs (e.g. dyslexia, speech and language, autism).
Key Responsibilities:
● Build strong, supportive relationships with children, helping them feel safe, included, and ready to learn.
● Help implement personalised learning plans, behaviour strategies and targets based on each child’s individual needs.
● Offer pastoral care and a listening ear, supporting the emotional and social development of pupils.
● Monitor and record pupil progress, helping track their achievements.
● Support behaviour management in line with school policies, promoting positive attitudes and teamwork.
● Lead small group interventions or catch-up sessions as needed.
● Support school events, activities and the wider life of the school.
● Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, and equality policies at all times.
We can offer:
● The opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in our school.
● High quality professional development both in school and as a member of Midsomer Norton Schools' Partnership.
● A friendly and forward-thinking school with high standards in all areas.
● Great children who are eager to learn.
You can find out more about our school by visiting our school website. We encourage visits to the school, please contact the school office if you would like to arrange.
The successful applicant will start on 1st September 2025.
Leigh-Upon-Mendip Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
