SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant Required

• Full-time, until the end of the summer term
• Mainstream primary school
• January start

Are you passionate about supporting young children with additional needs? We are seeking a dedicated, nurturing, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive primary school and work within our specialist SEN Nurture Group, supporting pupils from EYFS to Year 2 with a wide range of learning, social, emotional and communication needs.

• Provide tailored support for pupils with diverse special educational needs, helping them access learning and develop key life skills.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver personalised interventions and structured nurture provision.
• Create a calm, positive and safe learning environment where children can build confidence, resilience and independence.
• Support children with social skills, emotional regulation, communication, play-based learning and early literacy and numeracy.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to help them thrive both academically and socially.

• Has experience working with children with additional needs (school-based experience desirable).
• Is patient, caring, and passionate about supporting children who may find school challenging.
• Can work collaboratively as part of a small, supportive team.
• Has a flexible, proactive and child-centred approach.
• Is committed to the wellbeing, progress and inclusion of all pupils.

If you have a strong background of working closely with pupils with additional needs and can make a positive impact, then this could be the perfect role for you. Submit an up to date CV immediately or call the local Academics office for more details.