SEN Teaching Assistant

We are looking to recruit an outstanding, experienced Specialist Teaching Assistant to work as part of a specialist team to support the learning and welfare of all targeted children. As a specialist teaching assistant, you will be required to provide skilled support and intervention which increases pupil independence under the direction of the teacher and SENDCo. This role includes organising and providing learning and educational activities, developing skills, supporting integration and transition, securing children’s physical and emotional well-being, whilst raising self-esteem and encouraging independence. The role will involve delivering support for a range of different children with complex needs on a one to one and small group basis either in or out of the classroom. The post also involves working in partnership with parents/carers and families in order to build confidence and trust. About Millbridge Primary Academy Following our Ofsted inspection in January 2026, we were delighted to receive ‘Strong Standard’ for Attendance & Behaviour, Inclusion, Leadership & Governance and ‘Expected Standard’ for Achievement, Curriculum & Leading, Early Years and Personal Development & Wellbeing. At Millbridge, a SHARE Primary Academy, we continually strive to provide our pupils with the very best education possible. We do this by having high expectations and children always giving their best. We are proud to offer: - A supportive and ambitious environment where all pupils are encouraged to go beyond what they think they can achieve and to enjoy learning, helping them to lead successful, healthy and happy lives. - A vibrant place to work which equips staff to deliver their best every day, under the strong belief that Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key. - A commitment that staff are happy, engaged and well supported at work, taking pride in pupils’ attendance, behaviour, progress and development as well as their own. - Excellent training and guidance relevant to individual job roles, so expectations are understood and staff are motivated. - Great benefits, as an employer of choice, including outstanding CPD, supportive line management, and meaningful networking opportunities across the trust to aid personal development. - Supportive leadership, encouraging health work-life balance. - A high-quality teaching and learning environment. - A culture where children are happy, settled and confident, accessing a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a memorable educational experience for pupils and staff. We welcome and encourage applicants to come and visit our school. If you wish to book a visit, please contact the School Office on 01924 668836 to make an appointment. Our Ideal Candidate - Have mainstream and/or special school support experience in relevant key stage(s). - Have experience of working with children with SEND and complex needs. - Be educated to GCSE 4+ or equivalent including English and Maths, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience to that level. - Have knowledge of safeguarding procedures and working knowledge or understanding of relevant policies and codes of practice (including EHCPS, MSPs etc). - Have specific skills/experience in a relevant strand e.g. ELSA. - Be able to share best practice with other members of the team. - Have excellent communication skills. Essential Criteria - The postholder is required to work as part of a specialist team to support the learning and welfare of all targeted children. - As a specialist teaching assistant, you will be required to provide skilled support and intervention which increases pupil independence under the direction of the teacher and SENDCo. - This role includes organising and providing learning and educational activities, developing skills, supporting integration and transition, securing children’s physical and emotional well-being, whilst raising self-esteem and encouraging independence. - The role will involve delivering support for children with complex needs on a one to one and small group basis either in or out of the classroom. The post also involves working in partnership with parents/carers and families in order to build confidence and trust. - Under the guidance of class teachers and the SENDCo, provide one to one support to pupils or work with groups of pupils on pre-planned activities - aiming to reinforce the teachers approach and to support the learning to maximise pupil progress and achievements. - To work alongside pastoral team-members to provide support to achieve positive outcomes and meet the needs of children, their families and school. - To support colleagues in school, as appropriate, in developing effective support strategies, reduce barriers to learning and in the implementation of additional needs plans (or other plans) to meet pupil needs. - To implement appropriate communication and access arrangements and to enable access to learning. - To implement relevant and appropriate support processes under the direction of the teacher/ SENDCo. - To use the latest materials, resources and approaches, under the direction of the teacher/SENDCo, in order to best meet the needs of children with a diagnosis and/or complex needs. - To assist with the preparation and upkeep of specialist and/or support resources. - To participate in and assist in the supervision of educational visits in conjunction with the teacher/SENDCo. - Actively encourage the inclusion of all students to participate in the life and activities of the school and access the national curriculum to the best of their ability. - Liaise with subject leads, teachers and pastoral staff to help the teacher meet the needs of all pupils. - Ensure key staff and parents/carers are informed of progress and developments through regular feedback and updates. - Ensure proactive/positive liaison with colleagues/teachers to help SEND pupils make good progress - building positive relationships. - Contribute to reports (i.e. MSP/EHCP reviews) in relation to pupil progress and assist in the preparation of SEND plans. - Contribute towards relevant referrals to outside agencies in order to access support for pupils. - To provide information via CPOM’s of incidents or occurrences to teachers and senior staff. - Support the needs of SEND pupils at lunch/playtimes. - Undertake professional development to ensure own knowledge is up to date and to develop professionally. - As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards Safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have - Carry out your duties with due regard to current and future School policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your appointment letter, your induction and on-going performance development.