SEND Teaching Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Telford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary academy in Telford is seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide support for children with specific needs during lunchtimes. Candidates should have experience working with such children and hold English and Maths GCSEs. The role is part-time, flexible, and offers numerous professional development opportunities, with a supportive and collaborative environment focused on well-being and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development opportunities

Well-being Support

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children in class, small groups, and 1:1 situations is essential.
• Candidate should be firm, kind, patient, and consistent.
• Ability to engage and interact with children during lunch activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and activities for children during lunchtime.
• Work collaboratively within a team at Apley Wood Primary Academy.

Skills

Experience working with children with specific needs

Firm, kind, patient and approachable

Friendliness and engagement with learning

Education

English and Maths Grade C GCSE or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 or above

Job description

About this Role

NJC Telford & Wrekin SCP 4 FTE £25,185, 21.25 hours per week, Term time only, fixed term due to pupil funding.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed applicant who has experience of working with children with specific needs to join our team at Apley Wood Primary Academy. The role will include providing support and activities for 30 minutes at lunchtime.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed applicant who:

• has experience of working with children (essential) with specific needs in class, small groups and in 1:1 situations
• has English and Maths Grade C GCSE or equivalent (essential)
• has NVQ Level 2 (or above)
• is firm, kind, patient, consistent and approachable
• is friendly, ready to join in and engage with learning with the children

We would welcome applications from people who have experience in the following, although training would be available for the right candidates:

• Cognition & Learning
• Language & Social Interaction
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Social Communication Difficulties
• Sensory Processing

For further information about the role, come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only. Please contact the school office on [e-mail].

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
• Well‑being Focus: We promote a healthy work‑life balance and offer robust well‑being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.
• Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family‑Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term‑time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well‑being Support: Receive comprehensive well‑being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please refer to our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.