SEND Support Assistant

SEND Support Assistant

Full-Time 32240 - 32240 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Independent Schools Council

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support a pupil with physical disabilities and enhance their social communication skills.
  • Company: Westminster Under School, known for its warm and supportive environment.
  • Benefits: Generous pension scheme, free gym access, cycle to work scheme, and private medical insurance.
  • Other info: Term-time only role with excellent career development opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in a pupil's life while working in a motivated and rewarding setting.
  • Qualifications: Caring attitude and enthusiasm for supporting students with disabilities.

The predicted salary is between 32240 - 32240 £ per year.

Required for: September 2026

Location: Chapter House, Westminster Under School

Contract: Full-time, term-time only. Fixed-term contract until July 2028

Hours of work: Work hours are appropriate to the designated pupil, usually 8.00 until 16:00, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break. This is a term-time only role.

Salary: £24,145.03 (actual) equating to a full-time equivalent of £32,240 per annum

Benefits of working at Westminster School include:

  • Generous School pension scheme
  • Free access to the School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans following completion of our standard probation period
  • Private medical insurance (opt in)
  • Free school meals are also available when on-site during working hours for the role

The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 17th August. Interviews will take place in-person shortly after the closing date.

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic individual who will relish the opportunity to support a specific pupil with a physical disability, which limits their mobility within the classroom environment, and with movement around the School. The pupil will also need support with their social communication development. There are normally twenty-two pupils in each class and the staff body is warm and supportive. Both pupils and teachers are exceptionally motivated and the School and classrooms are rewarding, interesting places to be. Pupils work significantly above their chronological age on a variety of interesting tasks across all subject areas.

SEND Support Assistant employer: The Independent Schools Council

Joining Kingsley Explorers Nursery as a Founding Early Years Practitioner means becoming part of a pioneering team dedicated to creating a nurturing and enriching environment for children's growth. With a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a strong emphasis on professional development, this role offers not just a job, but a meaningful career in early childhood education. Located within the supportive framework of the Independent Schools Council, you will thrive in a culture that values innovation and collaboration.

The Independent Schools Council

Contact Details:

The Independent Schools Council Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace SEND Support Assistant

Empathy
Communication Skills
Support for Physical Disabilities
Social Communication Development
Teamwork
Adaptability
Patience