Senior SEND Teaching Assistant & Training Lead

North Cambridge Academy; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free parking

CPD opportunities

Job summary

North Cambridge Academy is seeking a proactive Higher-Level Teaching Assistant / Assistant SENDCO to join our SENDV team. You will plan and deliver practical support for vulnerable children and contribute to their academic, therapeutic and pastoral development.

You will work under the SENDCo to oversee the SEN register, support ASD/EHCPS/SEND cases and lead training for staff. A strong team player with safeguarding awareness is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND children in a classroom environment.
• NVQ Level 3 / HLTA or equivalent or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong team player who contributes to academy ethos and community.
• Motivated, passionate and reflective about their work.
• Demonstrates understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical support and advice to vulnerable children and their families.
• Provide support to children’s academic, therapeutic and pastoral needs.
• Ensure welfare of pupils, with focus on SENDV.
• Oversee the SEN register and support for ASD, EHCPs and SEND.
• Lead training sessions for support staff to raise SEND awareness and current practices.
• Line-manage a team of ELSAs.

Skills

Confident & resilient

Excellent classroom practice

Team player

Motivated & reflective

Safeguarding awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HLTA or equivalent

Job description

North Cambridge Academy is seeking a proactive Higher-Level Teaching Assistant / Assistant SENDCO to join our SENDV team. You will plan and deliver practical support for vulnerable children and contribute to their academic, therapeutic and pastoral development.

You will work under the SENDCo to oversee the SEN register, support ASD/EHCPS/SEND cases and lead training for staff. A strong team player with safeguarding awareness is essential for this role.