At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with diverse needs, fostering their growth and learning in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Holme Hall Primary School, a warm and inclusive community dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, supportive team, and the chance to make a real difference in children's lives.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and a commitment to safeguarding all pupils.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help children thrive while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children with additional needs and a caring, positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Holme Hall Primary is seeking to recruit 3 SEN Teaching Assistants, each working 15 hours per week. Holme Hall Primary School is a warm and friendly place where expectations are high. We are committed to providing the very best opportunities for our children through a broad and inclusive curriculum that seeks to develop the whole child. Our staff are dedicated and passionate, with a sense of fun and commitment to every child.
The successful candidates will be excellent classroom practitioners with experience of working with children with a range of needs and who are dedicated to enabling children to achieve their personal best.
Responsibilities:- Provide skilled support to children with ADHD, Autism, and a wide range of additional needs, using approaches that promote understanding, patience, and consistency.
- Apply trauma informed and relational practice, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and understood.
- Work collaboratively as part of the team, contributing ideas, sharing insights, and maintaining strong communication.
- Prepare and adapt learning materials, interventions, and classroom support to meet individual pupils’ learning styles, abilities, and targets.
- Support children’s physical, social, and emotional wellbeing, fostering confidence, resilience, and positive relationships.
- Bring creativity and innovation to learning activities, problem solving, and engagement strategies.
- Maintain high expectations for both achievement and behaviour, promoting a culture of respect, effort, and aspiration.
- Uphold and actively promote the school’s values, ethos, and inclusive vision.
- Champion the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring that children with specific needs are fully supported and able to participate meaningfully in school life.
- Demonstrate strong motivation and passion for helping children thrive, making a genuine and lasting difference in their educational journey.
- Use initiative to assess, monitor, and evaluate pupils’ needs, adjusting support strategies as required.
- Lead targeted intervention groups, delivering structured sessions that accelerate progress and build key skills.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are looking for someone with a flexible, positive, outgoing, caring and nurturing approach. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the below My New Term link: My New Term.
Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 8 June 2026.
SEN TA employer: Derbyshire Limited
Holme Hall Primary School is an exceptional employer that fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment for both staff and students. With a strong commitment to professional development, our dedicated team enjoys collaborative work culture, where creativity and innovation are encouraged to enhance the educational experience of every child. Located in a supportive community, we offer flexible working hours and a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with diverse needs.
