Job description
Are you passionate about giving young children the very best start to their learning journey?
Kings Ash Children’s Academy are seeking an experienced, dedicatedSEN Teaching Assistantto join their team on a fixed term basis. The successful candidate will provide 1:1 learning support under the guidance of the SENCo, together with supporting the class teacher in teaching and welfare in accordance with pupils’ Education, Health and Care Plans or additional educational needs.
Our SEN Teaching Assistant will play a key role in encouraging positive behaviour, promoting self-esteem, and fostering independent learning to support pupils’ overall development and academic progress.
Key responsibilities include;
- Assisting with the observation and monitoring of pupil progress.
- Maintaining accurate records of interventions and tracking achievements.
- Assist with the preparation of differentiated learning materials and organise classroom displays.
- Support the delivery of engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.
There may also be a requirement to administer First Aid, subject to appropriate training.
Working hours are 08:30 to 15:20 Monday to Friday, with a 20 minute lunch break plus an additional 20 minutes per week for continued professional development.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Kings Ash Academy
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Pupils
- 333
- Avg teacher salary
- £49,567
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.9:1
- Academy trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Paignton, Torbay, TQ3 3XA
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- Contract
- Fixed term or temporary
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 8 September 2026
- Closing date
- 20 September 2026
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