Level 1 SEND Teaching Assistant

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The governors are seeking to appoint an experienced and creative Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support in a SEND resource provision classroom, as well as across Key Stage One.

The ideal candidate will:-

· provide high-quality support for pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities

· support pupils' academic, social, emotional, communication, sensory and physical development

· implement agreed strategies, support plans and recommendations from the SENDCo and relevant professionals

· promote pupil independence, confidence, participation and inclusion throughout the school day

· support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour using agreed approaches

· assist with personal care and individual care routines where required, maintaining pupils' dignity and safety

· have experience of teaching phonics sessions

· be able to work as part of a committed team

· be flexible and enthusiastic and able to use their own initiative

· place great importance on, and has high expectations of standards and behaviour

We can offer:-

· Professional development opportunities

· Motivated, friendly and enthusiastic children

· A welcoming team of talented professionals who have high expectations of all pupils.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 18th November 2026 12:00 noon

Interviews will take place week beginning 23rd November 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

Please note that Seely Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and social media check. The online search is not part of the shortlisting process, and candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern in the interview.

Seely Primary School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We want Seely to be a great place to work and an organisation that we all have pride in, where every member of our community feels valued, safe and included. Applications are invited from all members of the community, the aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and this includes promoting equality and diversity for all irrespective of age; disability; ethnicity (including race, colour and nationality); gender; gender reassignment; religion or belief; sexual orientation; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity).

Seely Primary is a welcoming, vibrant place at the heart of its community. We are a dedicated, caring team who have high expectations of all pupils. We aim for children to leave our school as healthy, confident citizens of the future, with the breadth of knowledge and skills to enable them achieve their aspirations.

There is an excellent culture of diversity at Seely, where all pupils and their families have a strong sense of identity and belonging that is respected by all.