SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

Norden Primary Academy; Norden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Norden Primary Academy is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex SEND in a primary setting. The post requires specialist SEND knowledge, NVQ Level 3, and experience delivering interventions aligned to EHC plan outcomes.

You will coach staff, work collaboratively with teachers and external professionals, and lead a small classroom hub to meet diverse learning needs while maintaining safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex SEND needs in an educational setting.
• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent qualification) in line with EYFS framework.
• Specialist training in SEND areas such as communication, cognition, SEMH, sensory or physical needs.
• Experience working with primary-aged pupils.
• Ability to identify, implement and review interventions to meet EHC outcomes/targets.
• Confident in coaching, modelling practice and staff development.
• Strong safeguarding understanding and commitment to child safety.
• Collaborative approach with teachers, other professionals and external agencies.
• Ability to lead a hub/room provision and tailor a curriculum for diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a hub/room provision and work with a group of SEND pupils.
• Plan and deliver/support a curriculum meeting a range of needs.
• Identify, implement and review interventions to meet targets and EHC outcomes.
• Coach, model practice and support staff development.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and external agencies to support pupils.

Skills

SEND experience

NVQ Level 3

SEND training

Primary pupils

Intervention planning

Coaching staff

Safeguarding

Collaboration

Lead hub

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience supporting children with complex SEND needs in an educational setting, as a Teaching Assistant or in an equivalent role.

• An NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or an equivalent qualification, in line with EYFS framework requirements) Check early years qualifications - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• Specialist training and/or experience in a key area of SEND, such as: Communication and interaction; cognition and learning; SEMH; sensory and/or physical needs.

• Experience of working with primary-aged pupils.

• The ability to identify, implement and review appropriate interventions so pupils can meet their EHC plan outcomes and/or personal targets.

• Confidence in coaching, modelling practice and supporting the development of staff.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to keeping children safe.

• A collaborative approach, working in partnership with teaching staff, other professionals, and external agencies/voluntary and service providers.

• The ability to lead a hub/room provision, working directly with a group of pupils with SEND, and to plan for and deliver/support a curriculum that meets a range of needs.