At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with SEND and help create an inclusive learning environment.
- Company: Our Lady & St Hubert’s Catholic Primary School, part of Emmaus Catholic Multi Academy Company.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team atmosphere.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team committed to fostering hope and justice in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND, strong communication skills, and a passion for inclusion.
Our Lady & St Hubert’s Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint two outstanding and passionate teaching assistants. The successful candidates will be working with children with SEND primarily but would be expected to embrace opportunities to work throughout the school.
We are seeking enthusiastic and creative applicants to support children with SEND needs. We require someone who is committed to inclusion and wants to make a positive difference, has previous experience working with children with SEND, particularly in communication with SEMH. The candidate should demonstrate empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills, manage challenging behaviour in a calm, proactive, and supportive manner, work well as part of a team, and be committed to ongoing professional development.
Responsibilities:- Provide targeted support for pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH challenges.
- Assist in implementing EHCPs and individual learning plans.
- Use a range of communication tools and de-escalation strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement.
- Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
We welcome applications from both Catholics and non-Catholics but expect all employees to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school. If you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and feel that you could make a positive difference to our school, then we can’t wait to receive your application.
Closing Date: Friday 28th August 2026 @12noon (we may bring forward the application closing date, depending on the volume of applicants, therefore please apply ASAP)
Shortlisting: w/c 31st August 2026
Interview Date: w/c 7th September 2026
Emmaus Catholic MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out online searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or during the interview.
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