SEND Teaching Assistant

The Edward Betham CofE Primary School is seeking to appoint an excellent SEND Teaching Assistant to join our high-achieving, two-form entry school in September 2026. Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2024 and ‘Excellent’ by SIAMS in 2022, our school enjoys a strong reputation. Parents and carers are highly supportive and positive about the education their children receive. We are looking for an individual who: · has experience of working with children of all ages · has experience of working with a range of special educational needs including ADHD, ASD, PDA, SLCN and children who are pre-verbal · has experience of carrying out targeted interventions, working from EHCPs and with external professionals · has a positive attitude and who is flexible and able to adapt to different situations · has initiative, is practical, positive, warm, and compassionate and is able to support children academically, socially and emotionally. · is hard working, energetic, enthusiastic and who will support our values and Christian ethos · has the ability to support children’s academic, social and emotional development in all Key Stages (EYFS to Year 6) · is able to develop positive relationships with pupils, having an understanding of their social and emotional needs · is able to remain calm when met with a variety of challenges We can offer you: · confident, friendly and highly motivated pupils · a supportive and experienced team of dedicated professionals · strong leadership with a commitment to meaningful professional development · a focus on staff wellbeing, with initiatives to support you both in and out of work · excellent CPD opportunities The school is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to rigorous safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Ba