SEND Teaching Assistant

Contract: Fixed term full time, Term time only, plus 5 INSET days

Salary: NJC Scale 6 £25,044 (Actual) per annum

Closing date: 29/10/2026

Start: ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Belmore Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, vibrant, and supportive team. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our students’ growth and development. You'll love this role if you can utilise strategies to support students in achieving learning goals and establish good working relationships with pupils.

We are looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our strong team as soon as possible

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Experience of working with children with special educational needs, complex learning difficulties or additional needs, in a school or similar setting.

Experience of supporting pupils in a primary school environment, ideally including both mainstream and specialist provision.

Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (e.g. GCSE or equivalent).

Relevant TA or SEND qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning) desirable but not essential — training provided.

Knowledge & Understanding

Able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.

Can demonstrate an understanding of the needs of children with a range of learning difficulties, including profound, moderate and social/emotional needs.

Understanding of relevant policies including safeguarding, the SEND Code of Practice and awareness of relevant legislation.

Understands the need for sensitivity and confidentiality, particularly in relation to vulnerable children and their families.

Able to use basic technology — computer, video, photocopier — and willingness to develop ICT skills further.

Willingness to undertake training as required, including in medical and first aid matters relevant to individual pupils.

Support for Learning

Support the planning, preparation and delivery of activities for individuals and small groups of children under the direction of the teacher.

Lead on some activities for larger groups of children under the supervision of the teacher, contributing ideas for increasing pupil engagement.

Deliver pre-determined learning, care and support programmes — including literacy and numeracy interventions — adjusting activities according to pupil responses and needs.

Support pupils to understand instructions and access learning, using specialist strategies and communication tools as appropriate.

Support pupils in using standard and specialised equipment as directed, and prepare and maintain resources required to meet lesson plans.

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use.

Work effectively across both mainstream classes and our specialist SEND provision, adapting approach, communication and resources to the different environments as required.

Support for the School

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Be aware of and actively support difference, ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Contribute to and uphold the overall ethos, work, aims and values of Belmore Primary School.

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals, including external agencies and therapists working with children and families.

Attend relevant meetings as required, including SEND review meetings, EHCP Annual Reviews and staff briefings.

Participate in training, professional development and performance management as required.

Assist with the supervision of pupils outside of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.

Further Information:

Belmore Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

It is an offence to apply for the position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children.

Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised.

We do not accept CV's.

We accept only employment and academic references; character references and those sent from generic email addresses (e.g., Gmail or Hotmail) will not be accepted.

Please see link to the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Please note that we hold the right to carry out online checks on applicants selected for interview.

Middlesex Learning Partnership is a disability confident committed employer.

Closing Date: 23/11/2026