SEN Teaching Assistant

** Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant (Resource Base) at Blackhorse Primary School!
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* Start date:

** As soon as possible
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* Hours:

** 32.5 hours  per week (Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break), term time only including INSET days
** Salary (FTE):
** Grade 10 ,  £27,709 to £29,071 per annum
** Salary (Actual):**  £20,934.81 to £21,963.83 per annum
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* Contract:

** Permanent
* * Final date to receive applications:
** 30/09/2026 (9am)
- * We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date
*** Interview Date:
** 08/10/2026                                                                                                                                                                                  
** The Role
*** Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to a child’s day?
* We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly Resource Base team, working with autistic pupils and pupils with social and communication difficulties.

The successful candidates will:
* E*xperience working with primary-aged pupils in an educational setting
** A clear understanding of how to motivate children and support them to make progress
** The ability to present information clearly, both orally and in writing, in order to maintain records and assess pupils’ progress
** A willingness to engage in further training and professional development
** The ability to establish positive working relationships with a wide range of colleagues

Please refer to the candidate information pack, under "supporting documents" for more information about the role.
** Fluency Duty
** This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

** The Trust and School
**** Blackhorse Primary School is a two-form entry primary school and a founding member of
** The Leaf Trust , a family of  18 schools (14 primary, 2 junior and 2 infant),  united by a shared commitment to creating outstanding learning environments rooted in our local communities. The Trust was established on 1 September 2023.
*** OFSTED said the following about our school in November 2025:******“Children arrive at Blackhorse with a skip in their step and a smile on their faces. The School’s mantra of ‘champions are built, not born’ is central... it is the golden thread that runs throughout all aspects of school life. There is deliberate intension to provide pupils with a comprehensive range of enrichment opportunities.

Inclusion is a considerable strength. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Staff feel proud to work in the school and feel valued.”
*** We can offer you:
* The opportunity to join one of the most popular and over-subscribed schools in the county, with a strong track record for developing staff.
* A Great Working Environment:  Join a skilled, supportive and highly motivated team with a warm, inclusive ethos, strong community links, and a culture where colleagues support one another to be the best they can be.
* A Modern Learning Environment:  Work in a well-equipped building with attractive outdoor spaces that enhance teaching and learning.
* Collaboration and Shared Learning:  Work closely with colleagues across the Trust and with partner schools, including Emersons Green Primary, benefiting from shared expertise and partnership working.
* Professional Growth and Career Progression:  Benefit from high-quality CPD, apprenticeship opportunities, and expert coaching and mentoring, with clear pathways for…