Lead SEND TA

Lime Wood Primary School, Erith, Kent, DA8 1FJ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,522.00 - £28,167.00 Annually (Actual)

Lead SEND TA job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us as we continue to develop our inclusive dedicated staff team. The purpose of this role will be to support the children in the Specialist Resource Provision, linked to high need funding or with an EHCP or an ILP. The role is varied and will change depending on the needs of our children. You will be overseeing the team in our Special Resource provision and implementing a bespoke curriculum for the children, providing support to groups of children as well as 1:1 support for individuals.

No day is ever the same in this role and we are looking for adaptable and flexible individuals who thrive in an environment with changing priorities.

Your job role will include:

Working in a team lead by the Deputy Head for Inclusion to deliver excellent support with teaching and learning.

Working with children on a 1:1 or group basis.

Accompanying groups on trips.

Supporting assessment and evidencing learning.

Working with teachers to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources.

Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all children.

Creating opportunities for all children to reach their potential, irrespective of ability.

Supporting a child/children with special educational needs, however the role will vary from day to day, you will be expected to use your initiative and respond calmly in challenging situations.

Giving the opportunity to make a huge social impact, changing the path of a child’s

life.

What you will need to succeed:

A relevant supporting teaching and learning in schools’ qualification.

A qualification specific to early years would be an advantage.

A passion for working with young people who require additional support in order to access education and social development.

Must have previous experience in supporting children with SEND, specifically in ASD/SEMH interventions, i.e., with sensory circuits, speech and language etc.

Be a proactive and positive person who is always striving to meet children’s learning

needs.

Contribute to whole-school SEND initiatives and help embed a culture of positive behaviour and inclusion

Have excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure

Have the ability to build a rapport with children.

A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

We welcome applications from candidates with a relevant Level 3 qualification and a genuine passion for improving the lives of children. Experience of safeguarding responsibilities, play therapy or mentoring is also desirable.

Candidates should refer to the job description/person specification and explain within their expression of interest how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their own knowledge and experience.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found; therefore, early application is encouraged.

Join us and help ignite the spark, reveal the champion.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lime Wood Primary School

• School type: Free Schools, None, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lime Wood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lime-wood-primary-school

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