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Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary VA School

Nottinghamshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
11 January 2026

Job overview

Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Temporary contract to commence as soon as possible ending 25th July 2026
12.5 hours per week, working 2.5 hours per day Monday to Friday 8.45am to 11.15am (Term Time Only) with the potential to increase hours throughout the academic year.  
Grade 3 (SCP 5 to 7) £8,453 to £8,724 pro-rated amount (Full time equivalent £21,980 – £22,684)


An opportunity to be a Teaching Assistant at Farnsfield St Michael's C of E Primary School, where we are passionate about helping children develop independence and a spirit of togetherness, that is built on a warm, caring, family ethos. This part time role is available on a temporary basis up until July 2026, but with the potential to increase hours gradually during the academic year.

What will your key responsibilities be?
  • Your main role will be to support two children with special educational needs.
  • Working as part of a team, supporting specific SEND pupils, but also the wider group.
  • Assisting pupils in implementing their own personal care programs during the school day.
  • Working in cooperation with other staff involved in supporting the pupils’ educational and health care needs under the guidance of the teachers and SENDCo.
  • Supporting the learning of initial reading and counting, as well as work with the class teacher to assess and to adapt activities to support learning.
  • Developing sensory & play provision and incorporating sensory activities within the daily timetable.
  • Working alongside outside agencies to support with speech and language and physical needs.

Experience of working with PECS (picture exchange communication systems), Makaton and personal care will be useful for the role.

Farnsfield St Michael's C of E Primary School is a happy and caring school to be part of, in a lovely rural setting. Our children take pride in their school and are eager to support the staff team in making their school the best it can be.


The successful candidate will be committed to supporting and contributing to the school ethos of 'love to learn, learn to love'.

Closing date for applications is: Friday 28th November 2025 at noon
Interviews will be held: Week commencing 1st December 2025

Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 11 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils. Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.

The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike. They are:

• Integrity - we do the right thing
• Wisdom - we think deeply
• Kindness - we care about each other
• Collaboration - we are better together
• Service - we pursue the greater good.

We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.

The Minster Trust for Education is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a KCSIE Declaration.

Please call the school office 01623 882494 or visit our website https://www.fsmp.org.uk/ for more information.


































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About Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary VA School

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  • Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary VA School
  • Branston Avenue, Farnsfield
  • Nottinghamshire
  • NG22 8JZ
  • United Kingdom

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Welcome to Farnsfield St Michael’s CofE Primary School. Our school motto is: ‘love to learn, learn to love’. Our mission is to instill a passion for learning in all our children; teaching them to work together and follow our commandment: ‘love one another as I have loved you’ John 15:12.

This motto is at the heart of all that we do and is underpinned by our 7 Rainbow Values: acceptance, honesty, happiness, perseverance, forgiveness, responsibility and respect.  We teach the children the importance of these values and how they can live by these to shape the future, creating a better world for all.

As stated in our most recent SIAMS inspection, ‘This is a school where lives are transformed because its vision and values enable pupils and adults to flourish.'

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