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SEN Teaching Assistant for Resource Base

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At St. Paul’s School in Chippenham, we are proud to be an inclusive and supportive community where every child is valued and nurtured. Our school motto, “Making a difference with kindness, creativity, and pride,” is at the heart of everything we do. We take a child-centred approach to teaching and learning, ensuring that each pupil’s unique needs are met with compassion, respect, and excellence. We are also an OPAL school, committed to outdoor learning and play, with a dedicated Forest School teacher.

We are excited to be expanding our Resource Base for children with Complex Needs, focusing on communication and interaction difficulties. Our KS2 Resource Base Class opened in September 2025, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our growing team.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of an exciting new initiative within a caring and innovative school.
  • Work in a highly supportive and collaborative team dedicated to making a real impact in children’s lives.
  • Opportunity to help shape and develop the Resource Base and make a significant difference in the lives of children with complex needs.

If you are passionate about working with children with complex needs and want to make a meaningful difference within an inclusive and forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you!

What this role involves

General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Set up classrooms ready for lessons
  • Work with individual students and small groups
  • Watch, record and report the progress students make
Typical pay (UK)
£19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
Typical hours
16 to 37 term time
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