SEND Teaching assistant

An inclusive two-form entry community school, who work together to create a caring, vibrant environment in which every pupil can thrive are seeking to appoint an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is a long-term post commencing Summer 2, 1st June 2026

32.5 hours per week, term time only

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching across the school
• Personal care (when needed)
• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including EHCP identified needs
• Work with individuals and small groups to deliver targeted learning and intervention programmes
• Assist the Class Teacher in the preparing and adapting learning activities
• Be an integral part of the support team
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusion, support pupil s social and emotional development
• Deliver personal care, where required, in line with school policies

You Will Have:

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Understanding of the standards expected for Teaching Assistants and undertake any training relevant to the position
• Proven experience of working with pupils with SEN in a primary school setting and have good knowledge of a range of SEN
• Experience of working with primary aged children Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupils wellbeing

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including and enhanced DBS, Prohibition check (where applicable), Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), Qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected , so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.