SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Working alongside class teachers and inclusion staff, SEND Teaching Assistants support pupils with additional needs. The focus is on providing tailored academic and emotional support, adapting tasks where needed, and helping pupils feel secure and confident in the classroom. Strong communication, patience, and consistency are essential, alongside a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

• Supports pupils with SEND in lessons and structured interventions.
• Works closely with teachers to adapt learning activities.
• Promotes confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Maintains safeguarding, care, and wellbeing standards.

Desired Experience + Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting children with SEND, including autism, ADHD, PDA or other complex needs
• Experience in 1:1 and small‑group support
• Patient, nurturing, and adept at building rapport quickly
• Strong communication, reliability and adaptability

About the School

This primary school, rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, stands out for its inclusive, kind and ambitious ethos. It provides a nurturing yet structured environment where pupils with a range of needs are supported to learn, grow and succeed. The school’s speciality lies in blending high academic expectations with personalised support, enabling each child to feel valued and capable. Staff collaborate closely, the community atmosphere is strong, and the well‑being of pupils is deeply embedded in everyday life—making this an attractive place to work and develop your career.