SEN Support Teaching Assistant
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 9.00am – 3.15pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Contracted Hours: 26.25 per week
Closing Date: 8th December
Interview Date: 12th December

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential?
Do you value being part of a positive, collaborative team?
Are you committed to your own professional learning and development?

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated SEN Support Teaching Assistant (Key Person) to join our friendly and hardworking school community. You will work closely with children who have a range of special educational needs, helping them to access learning and thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience using strategies and resources to support personalised learning (e.g. Now and Next boards, task boards, and visual aids).
• Ideally has experience working with pupils with physical, health or complex learning needs.
• Is patient, caring and committed to supporting every child to achieve success.
• Is motivated, enthusiastic and able to use initiative.
• Works effectively as part of a team and has strong interpersonal skills.
• Is organised, reliable, professional and able to communicate clearly.
• Can follow direction from the class teacher and AHT for Inclusion while confidently using their own initiative.
• Has the creativity and resilience to inspire and support children in their learning.
• Has experience working with children, particularly those with SEND.
• Holds at least an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in childcare or supporting teaching and learning, and GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience delivering or planning Wave 2 and 3 interventions would be advantageous.

If you are committed to making a difference and would like to be part of an energetic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that this is a Fixed Term Position for two terms in the first instance, with the possibility of this being extended further depending on the needs of the school.

Any other information:
To apply, please complete the application form found on our website www.moorlandsprimary.com/recruitment and return to Sarah Harrison, School Business Manager, by email at sarahharrison@moorlandsprimary.net.

We do not accept CV's.

Please note that if you have not heard from us by Wednesday 10th December 2025, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received and may arrange interviews before the advertised date.

Interview process - If successfully shortlisted, you will complete an observation in class prior to a 2 panel, face to face interview.

Safeguarding - Moorlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and a full online check of social media platforms as per the updated guidance in KCSIE 2022.