SEND Teaching Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team at Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy. You need to be committed to providing children with exceptional learning opportunities in a fun and caring environment, committed to teamwork, have a can‑do attitude with a good sense of humour and be prepared to go that extra mile.

• Provide class support, delivering whole class learning and structuring small group or 1:1 activities to ensure the curriculum is accessed by all.
• Adapt and extend learning within a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Work with the class teacher to deliver excellent learning opportunities for all pupils.
• Bring learning to life through practical hands‑on experiences that foster a real love of learning.

• Cognition & Learning
• Language & Social Interaction
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Social Communication Difficulties
• Sensory Processing
• Experience working with children with specific needs in class, small groups and 1:1 situations (essential)
• Consistently high expectations
• Passion for nurturing a thirst for knowledge and a love of learning in all pupils
• Commitment to raising standards and achieving excellence for all
• Committed member of the school team
• High levels of organisation, proactivity and positivity
• Ability to demonstrate good behaviour management

• Generous Annual Leave and healthy work‑life balance
• Professional Development and diverse CPD opportunities
• Flexible & family‑friendly working arrangements, including part‑time, term‑time, home working and other options
• Exclusive discounts and employee perks (e.g., Blue Light Card)
• Well‑being support and employee assistance for you and your family