Senior Teaching Assistant for SEND & Inclusion in City of London

Be able to attend interview in person to complete all interview tasks.

Be aware that this is a training vacancy and that there is no guarantee of a substantive position when the training has ended.

Be aware that for this role the Federation would not consider sponsoring a certificate of sponsorship/Visa and we are unable to offer advice on these matters.

Be aware that in line with KCSIE 2025 guidelines, we will use internet searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Be aware that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1974, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Federation are deemed to be in Regulated activity with children and as such all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other checks as appropriate.

Interviews will be arranged once applications have been shortlisted. Previous applicants need not apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high volume of applications.

The role involves working directly with identified pupils with higher level/complex special educational needs; planning and delivering programmes to support their progress across a range of areas, including:

• learning difficulties
• social, emotional and mental health difficulties
• speech, language and communications needs, including ASD
• sensory impairments
• physical or other difficulties and/or disabilities

Experience of working with pupils with higher level/complex additional needs and delivering intervention programmes to small groups and/or individuals, along with knowledge of a range of interventions, are essential. The successful candidate will also have an area of specialism in an area of SEND provision, with evidence of relevant training and recent direct pupil work outcomes, which will enable them to act as a point of advice for teaching and support staff colleagues in relation to this.

The appointment is to work across the school and the hours will be Monday to Friday, term time only, 8.30am until 3.30pm, to include a 15-minute unpaid morning break and 55-minute lunch break. The successful candidate will be flexible, hardworking, show initiative, have a good sense of humour, work well as part of a team and be willing to undertake in-house training.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification (CACHE Level 3, Level 3 Diploma, NVQ3) or equivalent in Specialist Teaching & Learning Support or Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent (and be able to provide the original certificates).
• Have at least 5 GCSEs (grades 4-9/A to C) including English and Mathematics (and be able to provide the original certificates).
• Have expertise in an area of special educational needs provision, with evidence of relevant training and recent direct pupil work outcomes in relation to this.
• Have evidence of recent, relevant training in specialist learning strategies and areas of SEND provision, e.g. specific SEND intervention programmes, ASD, Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy, Lego Therapy, Intensive Interaction, Nurture or ELSA etc.
• Evidence successful, recent experience of working with pupils of the relevant age with higher level and/or complex special educational needs and/or disabilities, in a learning environment, including identifying and supporting individual needs, planning and delivering intervention programmes to small groups and/or individuals along with knowledge and experience of delivering a range of interventions with evidence of accelerated impact.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of special educational needs and the co-morbidity between areas of need for pupils with higher level/complex needs.

Salary & Working Hours:

£20,554 - £23,064 permanent, to start ASAP (and no later than January 2026). 29.15 hours a week, term time only (8.30am‑3.30pm Monday to Friday, including a 15 minute unpaid mid‑morning break and a 55 minute unpaid lunch break), plus up to 5 INSET days as required. APT&C 4/5 £20,554 - £23,064 p.a. pro‑rate salary (£30,288 - £33,987 p.a. FTE).

Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Staff Wellbeing and access to a free Employee Assistance Programme
• CPD opportunities
• Individual staff coaching (Growing Great People)
• Opportunity to be part of a growing Federation
• Chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and fast growing community
• Excellent transport links nearby
• Strong, supportive Leadership team