St Paul's CE Primary School - EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant

St Paul’s Church of England Primary School

Waterworks Road

Ryhope

Sunderland, SR2 0LW

Tel: 0191 -

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Headteacher: Lisa Quinn-Briton

N.O.R. 348

SEND Early Years Teaching Assistant

(Fixed Term Contract to 31/08/27)

Grade 3 - £27,274 - £29,071 pro rata

37 HOURS PER WEEK (Monday to Friday)

Term Time only – 39 weeks

REQUIRED: As soon as possible

We are seeking to recruit a Grade 3 Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant to join our successful team of school support staff.

The position is fixed term to and the successful candidate will be providing classroom support to SEND children within EYFS. The role will involve delivery of a personalised curriculum and also providing for the needs of SEND children during after school club provision.

The ideal candidate will be a flexible and dedicated professional with EYFS experience.

You will be an integral part of our Early Years team, providing a high standard of support and will need to be able to plan, deliver and monitor work to meet the needs of the pupils.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to an enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Paul’s C.E. Primary School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

Closing Date: Friday 30th October 2026, 5pm

Shortlisting: Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews: Monday 9th November 2026

If you do not hear anything within 6 weeks of the shortlisting date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful.

At St Paul’s CE Primary School, we value and encourage diversity in our workforce and are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. As an employer, we are aware of our obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and are committed to offering support and making reasonable adjustments to allow full participation in the process. We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation

The Governing Board of St Paul’s Church of England Primary School and Sunderland City Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and the Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard them. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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