SEND Teaching Assistant - Windy Arbor Primary School

Prosper Together Multi Academy Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Windy Arbor Primary School is recruiting a motivated SEND Teaching Assistant to join The Nest, our specialist SEND provision.

You will work with primary-aged pupils with complex SEND, supporting communication, sensory processing needs, and developing independence in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex SEND needs.
• Understanding communication and sensory processing difficulties in SEND.
• Nurturing, patient and trauma-informed approach to supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils using a nurturing, patient and trauma-informed approach.
• Contribute to a structured and engaging learning environment that promotes independence, communication and wellbeing.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with families.

Skills

SEND experience

trauma-informed approach

team collaboration

nurturing

Job description

Windy Arbor Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join The Nest, our specialist SEND provision at Windy Arbor Primary School.

The Nest is a specialist provision for primary-aged pupils who present with significant global developmental delay, communication needs and sensory processing difficulties. Pupils attending The Nest have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that identifies provision other than mainstream education as being appropriate to meet their needs. While benefitting from specialist support, children in The Nest maintain meaningful links with the wider mainstream school community, enabling them to develop social skills, confidence and a sense of belonging. Windy Arbor is a vibrant and inclusive primary school where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. We are proud to deliver a high-quality education that supports both academic success and personal growth.

Our vision is at the core of everything we do: “To equip and empower everyone so that they can make a positive contribution to society and be the best version of themselves.” Our values are built around five simple expectations that pupils are encouraged to show in their behaviour every day: Our staff team works hard to create a safe, supportive and inspiring environment where children thrive and grow into confident, compassionate individuals. We believe education works best when school, home and the wider community work in partnership. We are proud of the care we give to our families and community. We want every child to leave Windy Arbor feeling successful, valued and ready for the next stage of their learning and life beyond school.

We are looking for someone who has experience of:

• working with children with complex SEND needs
• understands the challenges associated with communication and sensory processing difficulties
• can support pupils using a nurturing, patient and trauma-informed approach
• is passionate about helping every child achieve their full potential
• works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and values strong partnerships with families
• can contribute to a structured and engaging learning environment that promotes independence communication and wellbeing
• puts children first and helps them feel safe, valued and ready to learn brings calm, consistency and professionalism to everyday school life acts with care and fairness, supporting inclusion and removing barriers

What we offer:

• a welcoming team with a genuine family feel where effort, commitment and impact are noticed and appreciated
• supportive leadership with clear expectations and a consistent approach
• a culture of teamwork, where staff plan, problem-solve and improve together a school where staff are encouraged to share ideas, take initiative and grow professionally
• access to training and development that helps you grow in your role
• trust-wide collaboration and shared practice across our schools
• strong partnerships with families and the local community
• a strong safeguarding culture and an inclusive environment for every child the chance to make a real difference to children’s daily experience.

This is an exciting time to join the teaching team at Windy Arbor, who are part of the Prosper Together Multi-Academy Trust, as we are dedicated to continually moving forwards as rapidly as possible, ensuring we have the highest of expectation and aspirations. Whilst the vacancy is advertised on WM Jobs for Solihull MBC, Prosper Together Multi-Academy Trust is the Employer. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Closing date: 13 November 2026

Selection process: 16 November 2026

Interview date: 19 November 2026