Teaching Assistant (SEND Unit)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Leyland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Northbrook Primary Academy in Leyland is seeking a dedicated individual to join our SEND Unit, supporting children with various additional learning needs. You will help each pupil progress academically, socially and emotionally through personalised learning approaches.

The role is part-time, term-time plus inset days, with a 31.25-hour week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:15pm. We encourage visits to the school and a formal online application process.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about supporting children with SEND.
• Commitment to personalised approaches to learning.
• Focus on progress in communication, social interaction, self-regulation and independence.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND to make progress academically and socially.
• Deliver learning opportunities tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with creating a calm, supportive learning environment and safeguarding.

Skills

Supporting SEND students

Personalised learning approaches

Job description

Our SEND Unit is a nurturing and inclusive environment designed to meet the needs of pupils with a range of additional learning needs, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a developing provision, shaping practice and making a real difference to children’s lives.

All of our staff at Northbrook are ambitious for our children and are driven to ensure that they receive the very best education possible, in a calm, supportive and inspiring environment. We are leaving no stone unturned in our drive to raise standards and to provide all our pupils with the experiences and outcomes they deserve.

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about supporting children with SEND, and who understands the importance of personalised approaches to learning. The successful candidate will be committed to helping children make the best possible progress not only academically, but also in their communication, social interaction, self-regulation, and independence. Our core aim is to equip all children with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive—both within our school and beyond. Pupils benefit from a range of tailored learning opportunities that promote their academic, emotional and personal development.

Our core aim is to provide children with the skills, knowledge, attitudes and confidence necessary to make informed choices for themselves and to become independent, resilient learners. Children in our SEND Unit will experience a broad range of learning opportunities that promote academic progress, personal growth and emotional well-being.

This position is part time, permanent and term time only plus inset days. Working 31.25 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am until 3:15pm.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete our online application form in full, along with a personal statement to support your application, outlining the relevant experience you can bring to Northbrook Primary Academy.

We strongly recommend that you contact the school to arrange a visit to Northbrook.

Applications should be submitted by 9am, Monday 12th October.

Successful candidates at this stage will be invited for an observation and interview on Friday 16th October.

If you require any further information, please contact our Operations Manager, [e-mail], 01772 421 599.

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.