SEND Assistant

Location: Wigston

* SEND Assistant Fast Apply# SEND Assistant Employer Location :
Wigston, Leicestershire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Part Time Salary:
Grade 8, £21,177 to £22,972(FTE £28,605 to £31,02)
Posted:
19th December 2025

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires:
9th January 2026 10:00 AM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1527211

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
* Contract Type  :

Permanent
* Job
* Share :
** Permanent
* *** Part time and job share considered
**** 32 Hours per week, Term time, 39 weeks per year
**** Salary:
Grade 8, £21,177 to £22,972 (FTE £28,605 to £31,029)
** We are seeking an educational professional to support students with a wide range of learning needs and disabilities. The successful candidate will work one to one with students under the direction of our SENDCo, to help students access the curriculum and school environment by following strategies set out in EHCPs, IEPs and support plans. The role involves supporting students' learning, communication, behaviour and emotional regulation.

The role will also create a safe and inclusive learning environment, helping to ensure all students, regardless of their abilities, have the opportunity to succeed in their education

We value our staff and believe in them. We offer you training and support to develop, along with a friendly and supportive team of colleagues to work with too.

Our core rule is simple: you must care about our students. They are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united in our mission to provide them with the best possible educational experience.

Wigston Academies Trust comprises Wigston Academy (11–16) and Wigston College (16–19). Both institutions were rated as “Strong Good” in their latest OFSTED inspections (May and June 2022).If you’re curious to learn more, we warmly invite you to visit us. Come and see what makes our community special—we’re confident you’ll like what you find.
** Closing date for applications: 10am, Friday, 9th January 2026
**** Interview Date: TBC
*** We reserve the right to interview at any point during the application process so early applications are encouraged.
** Only applicants who meet our selection criteria will be invited to an interview.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to keeping children and young people safe from harm and abuse and to promoting their welfare, and we expect that everyone who comes to work for us will share the same commitment. Fulfilling this responsibility includes making sure that our recruitment process includes a range of measures to identify those who may be unsuitable to work with children and young people.

In addition, all roles within the school are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post may also be subject to further DBS re-checks at appropriate intervals.### Wigston Academies Trust
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