SEN Teaching Assistant (Physical Disabilities)

TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA2) (SEN 1:1 PD)

Salary: Scale F7-F10: £26,403 - £28,142 FTE

Actual salary: £20,807.70 - £22,178.17 per annum - pay award pending

Required from 1st September 2026

Are you excited by working in a new primary school where you can shape the lives of children and staff? If so, we are offering you the opportunity to become a valued member of staff in an excellent and supportive team.

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant (TA2) to join the teaching team at The Griffin Primary School to start in September 2026. This position is initially in Reception and is to support a pupil with a physical disability as they move through the school each year. It is for 33.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

The successful candidate will have the positivity, belief, energy and enthusiasm to work with primary aged children and will be motivated to engage in reflective practice. You will have a passion for supporting children with their academic, social and emotional development, working as a member of a talented and supportive team.

Desired skills

• Passionate about enabling all children to fulfil their potential socially and academically.
• Enthusiastic and ambitious to make every day an outstanding and positive experience for our children.
• Patient, thoughtful and empathetic.
• Able to work effectively in a team and to work on their own initiative as appropriate.

Required qualifications

• Good knowledge/understanding of how to support children with a physical disability.
• Experience of working in a primary school setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

In return we can offer

• A supportive, motivated staff team who are committed to improvement.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing.
• The opportunity to benefit from the expertise of Lawrence Sheriff School and the teaching school hub as part of your ongoing professional development.

To download an application pack please visit our website:

To apply please complete and return the job application and equality details forms along with a letter of application to Mrs K Tucker (Office Manager) at . Please do not submit CVs, as only the job application form will be considered. For further information please contact Mrs K Tucker: Tel: , E-mail: .

Closing date for applications: 12.00 pm on Wednesday 29th April 2026

Interview date: Friday 8th May 2026

The Griffin Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.