SEN Teaching Assistant post at Nancealverne School, a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 with moderate to complex learning needs and part of the Special Partnership Trust. The role supports pupils alongside class teachers and multi-agency professionals, including personal care, physical needs and managing challenging behaviour. It is a part-time post with training in safeguarding, Team Teach and medical care such as epilepsy and feeding protocols, starting November 2026. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Work closely with class teachers, support staff and multi-agency professionals
- Meet the diverse needs of pupils across the school day
- Provide personal care to pupils
- Support pupils with physical needs and help manage challenging behaviour
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Warm, empathetic and resilient approach
- Works well as part of a team
- Builds strong relationships with pupils and colleagues
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory completion of checks and references
- Online search of shortlisted candidates
Other
- Committed to ongoing professional development
- Energy, patience and a strong sense of purpose
Nice to have
- Experience working with children with additional needs
What’s offered
- Generous leave entitlements
- Pension scheme
- Access to health and wellbeing tools
- Training and development, including safeguarding, Team Teach, and epilepsy and feeding protocol support
- Career pathways
- Opportunities to feel valued
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
