SEN Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

Tidworth, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Career Site Full time £19,027 - £19,635


Salary:  Grade D, £25,185-£25,989 FTE, actual Salary: £19,027.86-£19,635.30 

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (08:30-15:30 Monday-Friday)

Contract type: Fixed term until 31st August 2026, term time only.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to work alongside our teaching staff to drive learning within the classroom and ensure the personal growth of our young people. 

A bit about us:

Wellington Lions Primary Academy, part of the Ascend Learning Trust, is a purpose-built school based within the new housing development in NEQ (Northeast Quadrant) of Tidworth and caters for pupils from Reception through to Year 6.

Our recent Ofsted Inspection (July 2023) graded the school Good in all categories, with strengths highlighted in its curriculum and inclusive ethos. 

At Wellington Lions Primary Academy, we firmly believe that every child in our care has the right to be truly inspired by an engaging and purposeful curriculum. We have dedicated staff who are passionate about providing our children with enriching and exciting experiences so that they can all achieve success in their learning journey. We actively encourage our children to be curious and believe that this supports them on their path to becoming life-long learners.

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.

If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.

Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.

Together we Belong, Believe, Become.

We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits for employees which include:

Health & Wellbeing

·       Free annual Flu Vaccines

·       Discounted Gym Memberships

· hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice

·       *Annual 'Wellbeing Day'

·       Generous holiday allowance  

·       Flexible working solutions

Financial

·       Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores

·       Excellent Pension Schemes

·       Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes

·       Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost) 

Career Progression

·       Instructional Coaching for Teachers

·       Developmental performance management conversations

·       Apprenticeship opportunities for 'on the job training'

·       Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions.

·       Recognition and Reward –including service awards 

* Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6 month probation. 

Find out more an apply:

To apply for this role, please do so via MyNewTerm:  

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 30th November 2025

Interview Date: TBC, interviews to be scheduled with suitable applications as received

Commencement date: ASAP

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier. 

At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team. 

Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on or alternatively you can email  

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that you are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they would normally be considered "spent" and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence. 

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

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