SEND Teaching Assistant

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Swanwick Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed to supporting our pupils within a caring environment. The role emphasises teamwork, assisting the class teacher, and promoting inclusive practice for all children, including those with SEND.

We value a flexible, positive and nurturing approach, with a focus on safeguarding and the welfare of the pupils. Visits to the school are encouraged via the school office.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a school and knowledge of SEND would be an advantage.
• Be creative and innovative.
• Be committed to promoting and upholding the school values and ethos.
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Be able to work as part of a team
• Support the class teacher in preparation for teaching
• Support children's physical, social and emotional welfare
• Lead intervention groups

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Observation & Assessment

Job description

At Mary Swanwick Primary School, we strive to provide the best education for all our pupils in a caring and supportive environment, and we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to join our happy team.

We are looking for a skilled and confident Teaching Assistant who shares the ethos of our school and is committed to supporting our brilliant children and the community we serve.

Previous experience of working in a school and knowledge of SEND would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to work as part of a team
• Support the class teacher in preparation for teaching
• Support children's physical, social and emotional welfare
• Be creative and innovative
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Be committed to promoting and upholding the school values and ethos
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs.
• Be motivated and passionate to achieve the very best for the children in our care and make a genuine difference
• Use initiative to assess and evaluate pupils' needs
• Lead intervention groups

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are looking for someone with a flexible, positive, outgoing, caring and nurturing approach.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact the school office to arrange this.

Provisional Interview Date: 14 December 2026