Level 4 Teaching Assistant - SEND TA Team Leader

eTeach UK Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited is seeking a Level 4 Teaching Assistant – SEND TA Team Leader to lead the resource provision classroom and coordinate a team of Teaching Assistants supporting pupils with SEND.

You will work under the SENDCo to ensure high-quality teaching, personalised support, and consistent SEND provision across the school, promoting inclusion and positive pupil outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Significant experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or coordinating colleagues, or potential to develop into a team leadership role.
• Sound understanding of SEND, including strategies for communication, sensory needs, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident coordinating classroom support while working with the SENDCo and wider team.
• Ability to use initiative while recognising boundaries and seeking guidance when needed.
• Patience, empathy, resilience and commitment to inclusion.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development to improve pupil outcomes with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and support a team of lower-level Teaching Assistants within the SEND classroom.
• Lead and facilitate regular team meetings with Teaching Assistants, ensuring consistent, coordinated support for SEND pupils.
• Allocate and coordinate daily tasks under the SENDCo guidance.
• Model best practice and provide guidance and support to colleagues.
• Support induction and development of new or less experienced Teaching Assistants.
• Promote a positive, collaborative and professional team culture.
• Communicate information between classroom team, class teacher and SENDCo to ensure provision consistency.
• Raise staffing, training or pupil welfare concerns with the SENDCo as needed.
• Co-plan and support differentiated learning activities for SEND provision.
• Work with SENDCo to monitor quality and consistency of provision and attend relevant meetings.
• Support with safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusion policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring staff

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Education

Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Level 4 Teaching Assistant - SEND TA Team Leader

Are you passionate about SEND education and ready to take on a leadership role?

We are seeking a dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic Level 4 Teaching Assistant – SEND TA Team Leader to join our team and support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

We are a thriving 2 1/2 form entry primary school. We have a resource provision classroom for pupils with SEND who cannot access mainstream teaching and learning.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant to be the day-to-day operational leadership of the resource provision classroom under the management of the SENDCo, supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning while coordinating and guiding a team of Teaching Assistants.

Working under the direction and management of the school's SENDCo, the successful candidate will help ensure that pupils within the resource provision classroom receive consistent, personalised and effective support to meet their individual needs. They will act as a key link between the SENDCo, class teachers and classroom support staff, promoting teamwork, high standards and positive outcomes for all pupils.Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Staff Support

• Lead, coordinate and support a team of lower-level Teaching Assistants within the SEND classroom
• Lead and facilitate regular team meetings with Teaching Assistants across the whole school, working under the direction of the SENDCo to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to supporting pupils with SEND
• Allocate and coordinate daily tasks and responsibilities in line with guidance from the SENDCo
• Model effective practice and provide guidance, encouragement and practical support to colleagues
• Support the induction and development of new or less experienced Teaching Assistants
• Promote a positive, collaborative and professional team culture
• Communicate relevant information between the classroom team, class teacher and SENDCo to ensure consistency of provision
• Raise staffing, training, pupil welfare or classroom concerns with the SENDCo as appropriate

Supporting Pupils with SEND

• Provide high-quality, individualised support for pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities
• Support pupils' academic, social, emotional, communication, sensory and physical development
• Implement agreed strategies, support plans and recommendations from the SENDCo and relevant professionals
• Promote pupil independence, confidence, participation and inclusion throughout the school day
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour using agreed approaches
• Assist with personal care and individual care routines where required, maintaining pupils' dignity and safety

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

• Co-plan and support the delivery of differentiated learning activities that meet pupils' individual needs and abilities within the SEND provision classroom
• Work collaboratively with class teachers to maintain a structured, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Observe, monitor and record pupil engagement, progress and development
• Contribute information to support assessment, review meetings and the evaluation of individual pupil targets
• Support the implementation of relevant EHCP outcomes and individual learning targets
• Adapt support and activities in response to pupils' needs, following agreed plans and seeking guidance when necessary

Working with the SENDCo and Wider Team

• Work under the direction and management of the school SENDCo, following agreed priorities, procedures and expectations
• Support the SENDCo in monitoring the quality and consistency of classroom provision in the SEND provision
• Attend relevant meetings and contribute observations and feedback about pupils' progress and needs
• Work closely with class teachers, other Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and external professionals, as appropriate
• Follow school policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour, confidentiality and inclusion
• Report safeguarding concerns, changes in pupil needs and significant incidents promptly through the school's established procedures

Person Specification

• Hold a relevant Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Have significant experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Have experience supporting, mentoring or coordinating colleagues, or demonstrate the skills required to develop into a team leadership role
• Have a sound understanding of SEND, including strategies to support communication, sensory needs, emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Demonstrate strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Be confident coordinating classroom support while working collaboratively with the SENDCo and wider team across the school
• Be able to use initiative while recognising the boundaries of their role and when to seek guidance
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, resilience and a commitment to inclusion
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, safeguarding and confidentiality
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND

What We Offer

• An opportunity to take on a leadership role within a specialist SEND classroom
• Support and guidance from the school's SENDCo and wider leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and further training
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' learning, wellbeing and independence

Appointment will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment, safeguarding and enhanced DBS checks in accordance with current legislation and school policy.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 18th November 2026 12:00 noon

Interviews will take place week beginning 23rd November 2026.