About the role
We're seeking an excellent, enthusiastic,
and committed Teaching Assistant to join our newly established Enhanced SEN
Provision (ESP) class. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and share
your skills working with children who have a range of SEND needs, supporting
both their academic progress and pastoral development.
This is a pivotal moment to be part of
something special. Our ESP provision is newly established, which means you'll
have the unique opportunity to help shape and develop an innovative, meaningful
provision from the ground up. You won't simply be implementing existing systems
– you'll be actively contributing to building a centre of specialist practice
and excellence within our school. This is a genuine chance to make a lasting
impact and to influence how we support some of our most vulnerable learners.
You will work at the heart of inclusive
practice, supporting pupils both within the specialist ESP classroom and in
mainstream settings across the school. This dual role means you'll develop
expertise in specialist interventions and approaches while also championing
inclusion and belonging for pupils within the wider school community. You'll
model high standards of practice, working collaboratively with teachers and
support staff to embed inclusive principles throughout Drake Primary.
Our approach is grounded in building
strong, secure relationships and an attitude of unconditional positive regard
for all pupils. We believe that when children feel genuinely seen, valued, and
understood, they thrive. In this role, you'll be central to creating that
relational foundation – getting to know each pupil deeply, understanding their
strengths and needs, and supporting them to grow in confidence, independence,
and achievement.
You'll have access to ongoing professional
development and the chance to build specialist knowledge in areas such as zones
of regulation, speech and language support, and sensory approaches. Working
alongside experienced colleagues and leadership who are invested in your
development, you'll grow professionally and develop a genuine career in
education.
Job tags
- Education roles
- Teaching Assistant
- Education
- FULL TIME
- Full Time
Vacancy source
Listed from DfE Teaching Vacancies — OGL v3.0 · Last checked 21 Sept 2026.
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