SEND Support Assistant

SEND Support Assistant – Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust

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Post: SEND Support Assistant
Location: Shireland Biomedical UTC
Salary: Band D SCP 9-17 £ 27,255 - £31,022 per annum pro rata (Actual salary £15,107 - £17,268 per annum)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Mon–Wed 8am-4pm), term time + 2 weeks

• Work with individual and small groups of students to promote their inclusion and provide support for teaching and personalised learning.
• Support secondary school age students to reinforce learning, motivate them and help them achieve their potential.
• Apply a secure understanding of the learning process and what motivates young people in their learning.
• Build relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds; demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field.
• A supportive working environment and team ethos.
• Friendly, enthusiastic children.

• Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils.
• Committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve.
• Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others.
• Proficient with the use of technology for learning and a willingness to innovate.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Sunday 4th January 2026. Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.