SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant 8.45am to 3.15pm Monday to Friday. Term time plus inset days.
An opportunity has arisen to join the team at Archbishop Wake Primary School during an new and exciting time for the school.
As a SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant you will be expected to provide one-to-one support to an individual pupil with an Educational Healthcare Plan (EHCP) who has specific needs. The post-holder will be given full training and will be fully informed about the needs they are supporting and what the targets set by external professionals are, and how to effectively support these needs.
Why choose Archbishop Wake?
- Our children are amazing to work with
- Our staff are a friendly, supportive, experienced and dynamic tea
- Our governors are caring, committed and determined that everyone will succeed
- Our leadership team will ensure you receive rich professional development opportunities and any other support you may need
We are looking for someone who is positive, enthusiastic, passionate and committed to the best outcomes for our children to join out team.
Archbishop Wake is the only two-form entry primary school in the Blandford area and as such, you will benefit from working within a year group team to share planning and ideas.
Our children need innovative teaching assistants with high expectations, motivation and a willingness to work hard. Our school vision is for every child to achieve to the best of their ability, to have strong personal values, to have respect for others and the world they live in. If this is something you feel you can contribute to, then this could be the school for you!
Archbishop Wake Primary School is part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust and hence works in close co-operation with a wide network of other Primary Schools, both situated within the Blandford area and across Dorset and Wiltshire.
Closing date for applications: 18 July 2025 at 9am.
Interviews: To be confirmed
If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.
When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.
All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.