SEN Support Teaching Assistant - St. Lucia's CE Primary School

SEN Support, Teaching Assistant

Start date: November 2026
Salary: NJCAG 5 SCP 7, £ 14.14 per hour
Weeks worked 43.60

Post One: SEN Support – Year 1 – 30 hours per week, working pattern Monday-Friday 8:45-3:15
Post Two: SEN Support – KS1/2 – 30 hours per week, working pattern Monday-Friday 8:45-3:15
Post Three: SEN Support – EYFS – 18 hours per week, working pattern Monday, Thursday and Friday 8:45-3:15

Term time only. Fixed term contract until 31/08/2027 in all instances

At St Lucia’s Primary School our Values, ‘Nurture, Nourish, Grow’, are at the heart of everything we do. Our numbers on roll are growing and we are committed to providing quality care and support for our pupils, therefore our SEN support roles have increased. We wish to appoint dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to provide individualised support to children within our school. The roles will be varied and interesting, working as part of our dedicated team to provide excellent learning opportunities and experiences for all children.

Desirable personal qualities are:

• warm, caring manner
• creativity
• enthusiasm
• initiative
• flexibility
• resilience
• consistency
• genuine desire for every child to achieve their full potential

The post will require the successful applicant(s) to be self-motivated, have good communication and organisational skills, a friendly manner and able to work under pressure. We would be eager to interview committed candidates who prior experience relevant to the role and an enthusiasm to be part of our St Lucia’s team.

We offer:

• A strong ethos, dedicated around supporting everyone as an individual
• A school that provides a secure, caring and stimulating learning environment
• Happy, enthusiastic children who are polite, reflective and motivated to learn
• A strong school community, with supportive leadership, a committed board of Governors and welcoming parents/carers
• Continued professional development

Visits to the school warmly welcomed, please contact: admin@st-lucias.shropshire.sch.uk
Applicants are also encouraged to explore the school website.

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk.This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. “The ability to communicate at ease with stakeholders and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.”

Closing Date and shortlisting: Monday 9th November 2026, 12pm lunchtime

Interview Date: Friday 13th November 2026

Attached documents
Schools Application form
Teaching Assistant - Advert text
Teaching Assistant - JD
Teaching Assistant - PS