Teaching Assistant Level 4 - SEND Specialist (Inclusion Hub Lead)

We are seeking a passionate and highly motivated and experienced SEND Specialist Level 4 Teaching Assistant to lead our SEND Inclusion Hub within our warm and inclusive school. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled practitioner to take a leading role in developing and delivering high-quality provision for pupils with additional needs. The Inclusion Hub is a central part of our commitment to ensuring that all children, regardless of need, are supported to thrive both academically and socially.

The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day running of the hub, providing targeted teaching and interventions, supporting staff across the school, and working closely with the SENCO to ensure provision is effective, responsive, and inclusive.

• Lead and manage the SEND Inclusion Hub, ensuring high-quality provision for pupils
• Plan and deliver tailored teaching and interventions for children with a range of SEND
• Develop and implement personalised programmes aligned with EHCPs and support plans
• Monitor, assess and track progress, adapting provision as needed
• Provide guidance and support to staff to promote inclusive classroom practice
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, leadership team, and external professionals
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers to support pupil progress
• Lead on maintaining a calm, structured, and nurturing environment within the hub
• Contribute to whole‑school SEND development and inclusive practice

• Has significant experience supporting or teaching pupils with SEND in a primary setting
• Holds HLTA status or equivalent
• Has a strong understanding of a range of needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language)
• Demonstrates the ability to lead provision and support others effectively
• Is skilled in adapting learning and using targeted interventions
• Has excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills
• Is calm, patient, and resilient, with a nurturing and solution-focused approach
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential

• A welcoming, inclusive school community with a strong ethos of care and support
• The opportunity to lead and shape an Inclusion Hub provision
• A supportive leadership team committed to high-quality SEND provision
• Ongoing professional development and SEND-focused training
• A collaborative team of dedicated staff
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing

Additionally, if you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact Sophia Thorne, Principal. Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training.

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.