At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable pupils with complex SEND needs in a dedicated SEND Hub.
- Company: Paston Ridings Primary School, committed to inclusion and safeguarding.
- Benefits: Professional development, supportive team, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and learning about autism and communication strategies.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help transform the lives of children with complex needs.
- Qualifications: Graduates or those with relevant experience preferred; emotional resilience and commitment required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Paston Ridings Primary School
Grade / Hours: Grade 6 (8.30am - 3.15pm, ½ hr break) Temporary - one year contract
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of School
Start date September 2026
Paston Ridings Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly skilled, caring and committed Specialist Teaching Assistant to work within our SEND Hub, supporting some of our most vulnerable pupils. This is not a general classroom teaching assistant role. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO, Assistant SENCO, teachers and wider inclusion team to support pupils with significant and complex SEND needs, including pupils who are autistic, non-verbal or have substantial communication, sensory, social, emotional or learning needs.
We are particularly interested in hearing from graduates, or those with strong relevant experience, who are keen to develop specialist knowledge of SEND, inclusive practice and child development. This role would suit someone who is reflective, emotionally resilient, proactive and able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may communicate in a range of different ways.
The role will involve supporting pupils’ access to learning, communication, regulation and independence. There will also be an important element of preparing resources, contributing to planning for pupils’ learning and helping to implement individual support plans, learning plans and EHCP outcomes under the direction of the SENCO and Assistant SENCO.
We are looking for someone who:
- has a genuine commitment to supporting pupils with complex SEND
- is calm, patient, consistent and emotionally resilient
- can build positive relationships with pupils who may be non-verbal or communicate differently
- understands, or is willing to learn about, autism, sensory needs and communication strategies
- can use initiative while working within clear professional guidance
- is able to prepare, adapt and organise learning resources for individual pupils
- can work closely with the SENCO, Assistant SENCO, teachers and families
- is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and high expectations for all children
In return, we can offer:
- a supportive and experienced inclusion team
- the opportunity to work in a developing specialist SEND Hub
- high-quality professional development
- regular guidance from the SENCO and Assistant SENCO
- the chance to make a significant difference to pupils with complex needs and their families
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Paston Ridings Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact: Xanthe Brereton, School Business Manager, contact@pastonridingsprimary.net
Contact Details:
Paston Ridings Primary School Recruitment Team
