SEND Teaching Assistant and Targeted Intervention Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs to thrive in education? Do you have the enthusiasm, patience and dedication to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve success?

Ford Primary School, a welcoming and community-focused school at the heart of Plymouth, is seeking a caring and committed SEND Teaching Assistant and Targeted Intervention Assistant to join our dedicated team.

You will work closely with teachers, the SENDCo and wider inclusion team to provide support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), both within the classroom and through targeted intervention programmes.

You will:

Support pupils with SEND to access learning and participate fully in school life.

Deliver structured intervention programmes for literacy, numeracy, communication, emotional wellbeing and learning behaviours.

Promote pupil confidence, independence and inclusion.

Support positive behaviour and emotional development.

Monitor progress and maintain accurate records.

Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents and external professionals where appropriate.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience supporting children in an educational setting.

Understands the importance of inclusive practice and high expectations for all pupils.

Can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Has excellent communication and organisational skills.

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Shares our values of aspiration, excellence, collaboration, inclusivity, kindness and respect.

Located in the heart of Plymouth, Ford Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. We are proud of our strong sense of community, nurturing ethos and commitment to providing high-quality education that enables all pupils to flourish both academically and personally.

As part of the Learning Academies Trust, our dedicated team works collaboratively to create a supportive and engaging learning environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to succeed. We place inclusion at the centre of all that we do, ensuring that every pupil has access to the opportunities, encouragement and support they need to thrive.

Our staff are passionate about making a difference and are committed to building positive relationships with pupils, families and the wider community. At Ford Primary School, you will join a caring and ambitious team that shares a common goal: helping every child become confident, resilient and ready for the future.

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on the number below.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.