SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Description

• Chilton Community Primary School
• Address: Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1NN
• Salary: £25,614 per annum (pro rata), Actual salary £18,524.70 per annum
• Hours: 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Fixed term for 12 months, required from September 2026
• Reference: 5096

Chilton Community Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their very best. We are proud of our strong community ethos, high expectations and commitment to ensuring all pupils feel safe, nurtured and successful.

We are seeking a caring, patient and engaging

SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role will involve working predominantly one to one with a designated child, alongside supporting small group work as directed by the class teacher and SENCO.

Our ethos

At Chilton, we believe that every child can succeed with the right support, encouragement and relationships. We place inclusion, wellbeing and high-quality learning at the heart of everything we do, and we work closely as a team to meet the diverse needs of our pupils. The successful candidate will share our values, demonstrate compassion and resilience and be committed to making a positive difference every day.

The role

The SEN Teaching Assistant will:

• provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs
• support pupils with routines, transitions, emotional regulation and behaviour
• work closely with teachers to plan and deliver adapted learning activities
• deliver evidence-based interventions and targeted support
• promote independence, confidence and positive self esteem
• support pupils during structured and unstructured times of the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong and positive relationships with pupils
• Adapt communication methods to meet individual needs
• Support pupils social, emotional and mental health
• Deliver individual and small group interventions
• Support inclusive classroom practice and adaptive teaching
• Monitor, record and feedback on pupil progress
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents/carers and external professionals
• Uphold high standards of safeguarding, behaviour and confidentiality.

You will have

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths
• experience working with children, ideally within a school or SEN setting
• a good understanding of SEN and inclusive practise
• strong communication and organisational skills
• a calm, flexible and resilient approach
• a genuine commitment to helping children thrive
• experience with Read Write Inc. phonics and delivering interventions (is desirable but not essential).

We offer

• a supportive, friendly and inclusive staff team
• a strong focus on professional development and training
• the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives
• a positive working environment grounded in care, respect and teamwork.

Safeguarding

Chilton Community Primary and The Children’s Endeavour Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and visit our vacancy page

For further details or to arrange a visit to the school, please call

Donna Parrott at the school on 01449 612928 or email ***email_hidden***

See our school’s website for more information about the school.

How To Apply

Please complete the CET Application Form (Word)

Please email your completed application form to ***email_hidden***

Closing date: 2 July 2026.

Interview date: week commencing 6 July 2026.

We reserve the right to hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer a candidate the position before the closing date. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application).

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