1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Part-time

St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-3728-181S
• Posted:13/10/2025
• Pay:KSA £24,513 (pro-rata)
• Start Date:November 2025
• App Close Date:26/11/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBA

Advert

 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Part Time - Fixed Term Contract (July 2026)

The governors of this successful school wish to appoint a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a student.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is an enthusiastic and versatile individual with experience and expertise of supporting the learning and wellbeing of young children and who is patient, proactive, and committed to helping children thrive academically and socially in a nurturing environment.

You will be  working closely with the class teacher to deliver 1-1 support on personalised targets. You will be well supported by the SENDCO and class teacher to facilitate high quality help so that the pupil you are supporting is able to achieve their very best. Recent experience as a Teaching/Learning Support Assistant, in particular the delivering of individual SEN work with a KS1 pupil is desirable. Your ability to build relationships, have a positive outlook and a willingness to try different approaches is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a child with special educational needs/learning difficulties, helping them engage with and succeed in their learning.
• Assist in the development and implementation of personalised learning plans and strategies.
• Support the child with both academic tasks and social development, promoting independence where appropriate.
• Monitor and track the child’s progress, reporting back to teachers and parents as necessary.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring the child feels valued and supported.
• Collaborate with the wider teaching team to ensure consistent support for the child.

The candidate requires:

• An understanding of how to inspire and motivate children to achieve their targets.
• An understanding of strategies to support and challenge pupils learning difficulties.  
• A passion for improving the life chances of children who can find education a challenge  
• A nurturing, patient and understanding approach, having the best interests of the child at heart at all times

We are looking for someone who:

• Is able to supervise and provide particular support for pupils with special education needs.
• Can give effective feedback on children’s development to the class teacher and keep records accordingly
• Is able to support teachers in assessing the needs of individual children
• Can contribute to establishing an effective and purposeful learning environment in partnership with the teachers and other colleagues.
• Is able to skilfully observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance.
• Is a pro-active and co-operative team member
• Is committed to supporting the vision and ethos of a Catholic School
• Has the ability to communicate effectively and positively with pupils and colleagues

 What we can offer:

• A friendly, welcoming school with a strong Catholic Ethos
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated children, keen to learn and proud of their school
• Committed staff team
• Supportive parents and governors
• A well-resourced one form entry school

Should you wish to arrange an appointment to view the school prior to application, please call our school office on 01322 225173 or email mrs woodhams@st-anselms.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

St Anselm’s is a thriving one-form entry Catholic primary school with 211 children. We are a happy, welcoming and ambitious school community, proud of our strong Catholic ethos, which lies at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with parents, carers and our parish community to create a caring and effective learning environment where children are encouraged to flourish academically, socially and spiritually. Expectations are high, and so too are the rewards: children leave St Anselm’s confident, responsible and well-prepared for the next stage of their learning journey.

What makes St Anselm’s special?

• A joyful and caring atmosphere – our children are happy, enthusiastic and eager to learn.

• A dedicated team – our teachers, teaching assistants and support staff go above and beyond to ensure every child feels valued and achieves their best.

• Strong partnerships – with families, carers and St Vincent’s Parish, creating a true sense of community.

• An inspiring curriculum – designed to spark curiosity, develop creativity and thinking skills, and nurture spirituality.

Our Achievements:

We are proud to celebrate several recent successes that reflect the strength and dedication of our school community:

• Ofsted Inspection (January 2025): Outstanding in both Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. Inspectors highlighted the kindness, resilience and responsibility of our pupils, as well as their enthusiasm for learning.

• Catholic Schools Inspectorate (February 2024): Outstanding in all areas, recognising the strength of our Catholic life and mission.

• Wellbeing Award for Schools (July 2025): The report praised the exceptional leadership of wellbeing at all levels, highlighting our strong sense of community, embedded support systems, and unwavering focus on the wellbeing of every child, parent and member of staff.

• OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning): Awarded the prestigious Platinum Standard Quality Mark (September 2025) for our commitment to high-quality play opportunities.

These achievements highlight our commitment to nurturing confident, well-rounded children who embrace challenge, show respect for others, and live out strong values in everything they do.

At St Anselm’s, we believe education should be inspiring, supportive and rooted in joy. Together, with our families and parish, we strive to create a school where children and staff truly thrive.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Karen Woodhams
• Address:Littlebrook Manor Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5EA
• Telephone: (01322) 225173
• Email: mrswoodhams@st-anselms.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01322 224937

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Notes to Applicants
• Application form
• Consent to obtain references
• Information Pack