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St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Kenilworth
1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant
St Nicholas C Of E Primary School, Kenilworth
At St Nicholas C of E Primary School, our vision is clear: Aim high, be courageous, show love and kindness. We are seeking to appoint a skilled and caring Teaching Assistant who will bring this vision to life every day—supporting children to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. The role is fixed term until July 2027, potentially extending beyond this date. Working 30 hours 50 minutes per week, Monday to Friday 8.40am – 3.20pm (Term time plus 1 week). Preferably starting as soon as possible or November 2026.
Salary Scale:
TA2 Band F (7–11) – Pro-rata
The Role
The role involves providing support and working one to one or in small groups with children in key stage 1 and key stage 2. The individual taking on this role will need to be highly motivated, calm and patient, and able to work well as part of a team.
This role requires flexibility, initiative and the ability to build trusting, respectful relationships—reflecting our commitment to show love and kindness in all we do.
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Who We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals who:
- Hold a recognised and relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification (NVQ Level 3 desirable)
- Have GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at grades A–C
- Have experience of TA work and strong communication and listening skills
- Understand SEND and have worked with children with additional needs
- Bring secure knowledge of at least one core subject
- Understand safeguarding and school policies
- Use ICT effectively to support learning
- Are proactive, reflective and able to use initiative
- Are committed to our vision and to helping children thrive
In return we offer:
- A friendly, hardworking team who support each other and aim high together
- A wide range of CPD opportunities, including collaboration across the Arden Forest MAT
- A warm, caring community where staff and children are encouraged to be courageous, take risks and look after one another
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Additional Information
St Nicholas C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS, identity and right-to-work checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be subject to online checks and references.
Our Privacy Notice for applicants can be found on the Arden Forest C of E MAT website.
How To Apply
Please submit your application using the Arden Forest MAT support-staff application form by 12.00pm on Friday 9th October 26.
Interviews will take place W/C 19th October 26.
Applications should be emailed to: slack.d@welearn365.com
Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please contact slack.e@welearn365.com to arrange a visit.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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