1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Long Lawford Primary School
Fixed Term Contract to 31st August 2027
Band F SCP 7-10. £16,803.93 - £17,910.70 per annum (actual)
About Us & The Role: Long Lawford Primary School is a large primary school situated in the village of Long Lawford, Rugby. We are a happy, forward thinking school, passionate about ensuring all children have access to the highest quality education in a safe and stimulating environment. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team to provide 1:1 support for a child with special education needs.
The position is term time only with 5 teacher training days per academic year (39 weeks in total). The hours will be 27.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 3.00pm, Monday – Friday. The appointment will commence immediately, pending checks and references and will be a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027.
Key Requirements
* Have an NVQ Level 2 childcare related qualification (or equivalent).
* Have a good understanding of how children learn and develop.
* Experience of supporting SEND would be an advantage
* Ideally have experience of working in a primary school.
* Are able to support the class teacher in meeting the needs of all children.
* Are able to work with individuals and small groups of children.
* Are able to plan programmes of work for focus groups of pupils under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO.
* Are motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable.
* Can show initiative and are able to work as part of a team.
* Have excellent communication skills.
In return we can offer
* Children who are eager to learn.
* A forward-looking school with high expectations of all.
* A welcoming, supportive and committed staff team.
* A positive and encouraging environment in which to work and learn.
* Opportunities to develop professionally.
To be considered for this role it is preferable you have previous experience of working with children with special educational needs and challenging behaviours.
How to apply/Additional Information
The application pack is available to download from this site or can be requested from the school office (email admin2405@welearn365.com, Tel 01788 543332). Completed application forms to be sent and marked for the attention of Mrs C Gibbons, School Business Manager, Long Lawford Primary School, Holbrook Road, Long Lawford, Rugby, CV23 9AL. Or emailed to admin2405@welearn365.com
Please note we do not accept CV's and will only accept the Warwickshire County Council school application form. We only accept applications made directly to school by candidates via our application process and not via recruitment agencies. Closing date is 9am on Friday 17th October 2025, shortlisting will be taking place shortly after. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted further. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 and invitations will be sent by email so please ensure you provide an email address in your application to be contacted on.
Long Lawford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
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