At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with additional needs and help them achieve their learning goals.
- Company: A friendly school committed to excellence and kindness.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time only hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience or potential in supporting children with complex needs.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
Salary: Scale 5 Point 12-17 (£28,598-£31,022 pro rata, £21,569-£23,397 actual per year)
Contract: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term time only
Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026 - 12 noon
Start Date: 27th August 2026
We are looking to appoint a permanent Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant to provide targeted support for pupils with additional or complex needs, applying practical experience, knowledge, and strategies in areas such as EAL, behaviour, and SEN to meet individual learning requirements.
With a committed and friendly staff team, this position offers a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated SEN practitioner to continue developing their skills as an excellent supporter of learning.
We are looking for someone who:
- Believes in our school motto: “Work Hard - Be Kind” and is able to embed this mantra into their everyday practice, embodying an ethos of excellence in everything they do.
- Has a proven track record of, or the potential to develop, consistently great practice supporting pupils with additional or complex needs.
- Has a truly child‑centred approach that young children automatically trust and are attracted to.
- Can naturally and confidently steer children’s learning towards great achievement.
- Has a desire to continue their own learning and development.
- Appreciates the rewards of working with children with additional needs.
The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.
Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant employer: Novaeducationtrust
Join a dedicated and supportive team at our school, where we prioritise the growth and development of both our students and staff. As a Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant, you will benefit from a nurturing work culture that values kindness and hard work, alongside opportunities for professional development in a rewarding environment focused on making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
