SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Term time only + 2 training days (38.4 weeks) Salary information: Grade 2, £21,515 per annum + SEN Allowance £1,593 per annum Start date: September 2026 Teaching Assistant for The Acorn Centre, Pinner Wood ARMS. Are you an exceptional teaching assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with SEND needs? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, imaginative, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Acorn Centre (ARMS – Additional Resource in a Mainstream School) from September 2026. This role will involve supporting children in our specialist resource provision and collaborating with staff across the school to ensure high-quality support for pupils with SEND. The Acorn Centre caters for 12 pupils, split into two classes of 6. While some children remain in the Acorn Centre, others integrate into their home classes for part of the day. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and teaching assistants in the Acorn Centre, under the leadership of the ARMS Lead and Deputy Head for Inclusion. The role is based in the Pinner Wood ARMS resource and will require close collaboration with mainstream staff. You will join a committed team dedicated to inclusion and ensuring the best possible provision for pupils with SEND. We are looking for a candidate who is: Passionate about and committed to working with children with SEND. Able to use initiative and collaborate effectively as part of a team. Dedicated to inclusion, with high expectations for all learners. Fully aligned with our Pinner Wood values. Flexible, enthusiastic, and passionate about education. Willing to continuously learn and update their skills and knowledge. In return, we offer: A friendly, committed, and hardworking team with a strong culture of learning and collaboration. Support from a dedicated senior leadership team, Inclusion Leader, and the established Acorn Centre Team. A brand-n