SEN Support Assistant

Hayle Academy, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DN

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: 18,116.46

SEN Support Assistant job summary

We are looking for a motivated and caring individual to join our highly regarded SEN team at Hayle Academy, supporting the learning needs of our students.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about inclusive education and determined to ensure that every student, regardless of background or disadvantage, can access a high-quality learning experience.
Working under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo) and Deputy SENDCo, you will:
Support individuals and small groups within mainstream classroomsAct as a key adult and mentor for a small group of students with SENPromote inclusion and acceptance for all children
About You:
May have experience of supporting children with a range of Special Educational NeedsCan identify where and how to help children make progressBrings enthusiasm, commitment and initiative to the roleBuilds positive, caring relationships that motivates children to learn, grow and be confidentDemonstrates high standards of classroom practice Works well as part of a team and contributes to the ethos of our schoolIs motivated, passionate and reflective about their work
Learning is at the heart of everything we do; the successful applicant will need to have a passion for learning and a determination that all students can learn and achieve to their best potential, regardless of barriers.
Benefits of Working with Us:
Hayle Academy is a thriving school with 653 students aged 11–16. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2026) recognised the academy's significant strengths in inclusion, personal development and wellbeing, reflecting our commitment to supporting every child to thrive.. Our vision is to inspire students to dream big, to achieve more, and we are proud to be part of the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust.
This is an exciting time to join Hayle Academy as we seek to become a beacon of excellence in Cornwall. We see our staff as our most important resource with wellbeing at our core, recognised by our 5 Star Well School Award from the Youth Sport Trust. The successful candidate will have our full support in their ongoing career development.
Why join us?
Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive teamContribute to a school that values inclusivity and excellenceEnjoy a role where your work truly makes a difference every day
As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.
How to Apply and Further Info:
To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.The closing date for receiving applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 11th OctoberInterviews to be held on TBC
If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent team for assistance at recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.

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 Hayle Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 623 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hayle Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hayle-academy

Become who you want to be…

School isn’t just about what you learn. It’s about who you learn to be.

That’s why at Hayle Academy, students are encouraged to try new things, develop confidence, and build resilience. And they do it within our friendly and encouraging community.

Every child comes to us full of promise. Our aim is that when they leave, they are independent thinkers with the skills and self-belief to achieve it.

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