Location: Ridgeway Infant School
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm
Contract type: Temporary: Sep 2026 – Dec 2026 - Contract attached to E3 funding
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and support pupils with high levels of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within our school setting. The role will also include opportunities to deliver targeted small-group interventions to help pupils achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will become part of the close-knit, hardworking and friendly team at Ridgeway. They will provide dedicated support to a child with complex physical needs and visual impairment for part of the week, alongside flexible assistance for pupils with a range of SEND needs across the school as required.
Working closely with teachers and other professionals, the successful candidate will contribute to pupils' learning, personal development, wellbeing and inclusion, adapting strategies and interventions to meet individual needs. They will support pupils with a variety of SEND needs, including communication, sensory, physical, medical, social, emotional and behavioural needs, enabling them to access learning, develop independence and participate fully in school life.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has recent experience or knowledge of working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism
- Has a knowledge and understanding of supporting children with speech, language and communication difficulties
- Has experience of delivering targeted intervention such as attention autism
- Works effectively as a part of a team
- Is flexible in their communication approach to meet the needs of the child in different situations and is committed to building strong relationships with parents
- Is familiar with working with Education Health Care Plans and following targets and provision or open to training
- Can monitor and contribute to the assessment and recording of children’s development and be involved in the sharing of this information
- Is adaptive and uses their time proactively to support the child they are working with and others within the class
- Has knowledge and experience of delivering planned interventions and monitoring progress
- Is confident teaching individual pupils and small groups to accelerate progress
- Understands behaviour is communication and is confident using a relational and nurturing approach
We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit the school and encourage you to contact Michelle Hollis, School Business Manager, to arrange a visit on Wednesday 8 July at 4.00pm.
To book an appointment, please call 01332 760770 or email [email protected].
An application form and further information about the role is attached. Application packs are also available from the school office. Please return completed applications quoting reference ‘SEND TA Application’ via email to Mrs. M Hollis, School Business Manager to [email protected].
Please add a supporting statement, detailing your reasons for applying for the job, what makes you suitable and any key experience you have that fits the person specification. (max. 1500 words)
Ridgeway Infant 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. This post is subject to enhanced DBS check (previously known as CRB check) and suitable references being received.
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 10 July 2026. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. CVs will not be considered.
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 13 July 2026.
