At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with SEND in a nurturing environment, delivering tailored strategies and promoting inclusion.
- Company: Lime Wood Primary School, a growing school in the heart of Erith.
- Benefits: Ongoing training, supportive leadership, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team dedicated to inclusive education and every child's potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while building a new provision from the ground up.
- Qualifications: Level 2 qualification in supporting teaching and learning, experience with SEND preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Lime Wood Primary School is excited to be recruiting committed, skilled and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support in either our Specialist Resource Provision or mainstream classes.
You will primarily be working with pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) where the primary needs are Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
Lime Wood Primary School is a growing school located in the heart of Erith.
As a new school, Lime Wood Primary currently welcomes Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils and will expand in the coming years to welcome new pupil intake.
The school roll will gradually increase year on year until it reaches full capacity as a 3-form entry primary school.
The SRP will support children from EYFS KS1 and KS2.
You will be working as part of a dedicated team delivering tailored support to children with ASD and SLCN.
This will include 1:1 support, small group interventions, and working within both the SRP base and mainstream classrooms, as appropriate.
Your job role will include
- Delivering individualised support strategies in line with EHCP outcomes.
- Supporting pupils with communication, sensory regulation, and social interaction.
- Collaborating with the SRP Lead Teacher, class teachers, therapists, and families.
- Supporting with assessments, observations, and learning journals.
- Helping to maintain a calm, safe, and predictable learning environment.
- Encouraging independence and personal development.
- Using visual supports, sensory tools, and communication aids (PECS, Makaton, etc.)
- Contributing to reviews and planning meetings for pupils.
- Promoting inclusion and transitions into the wider school community.
- Ignite the spark, reveal the champion
What you will need to succeed
- A relevant qualification in supporting teaching and learning in schools (Level 2 or above).
- Experience working with children with SEND, ideally with ASD or SLCN.
- Knowledge of sensory integration strategies, early communication support, or social stories.
- A nurturing, patient, and flexible approach to meeting children’s complex needs.
- The ability to respond calmly to behaviours that challenge.
- An understanding of or willingness to train in specialist approaches (e. g. TEACCH, PECS, Zones of Regulation).
- A commitment to inclusive education and belief in every child’s potential.
Why Join Us?
- A chance to help build a new provision from the ground up.
- Ongoing training and development in autism and communication support.
- A supportive leadership team and collaborative school culture.
- Opportunities for impact and professional growth within a Trust-wide SEND network.
Candidates should refer to the full job description and person specification.
In your application, describe how your experience and values align with this specialist role and how you can contribute to the success of the SRP at Lime Wood Primary.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found; therefore, early application is encouraged.
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SEND Teaching Assistant employer: Lime Wood Primary School
Lime Wood Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to be part of a growing educational community in the heart of Erith. With a strong commitment to inclusive education, staff benefit from ongoing training and development in autism and communication support, alongside a supportive leadership team that fosters collaboration and professional growth. Joining us means contributing to the foundation of a new provision while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children with SEND.
