SEN Support Assistant
Hayle Academy, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DN31 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 March 2026
Closing date
11 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday 30 hours per week Term Time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until August 2026
Actual salary
- £17,537.60
What skills and experience we're looking for
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 Head (SENDCo) and Deputy SENDCo, you will:
· Support individuals and small groups within mainstream classrooms.
· Act as a key adult and mentor for a small group of students with SEN.
· Promote inclusion and acceptance for all children.
About You:
· May have experience of supporting children with a range of Special Educational Needs
· Can identify where and how to help children make progress
· Brings enthusiasm, commitment and initiative to the role
· Builds positive, caring relationships that motivates children to learn, grow and be confident
· Demonstrates high standards of classroom practice
· Works well as part of a team and contributes to the ethos of our school
· Is motivated, passionate and reflective about their work
Benefits of Working with Us:
Hayle Academy is a thriving school with 630 students aged 11–16. Rated Good by Ofsted (March 2022), we are on an exciting journey to become a beacon of excellence in Cornwall. As part of the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, we value our staff as our greatest resource and are committed to supporting your professional development.
Why join us?
· Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team
· Contribute to a school that values inclusivity and excellence
· Enjoy a role where your work truly makes a difference every day
· Tailored training to support your role and career aspirations.
· A friendly, supportive, and positive team environment.
· Regular Support Assistant training opportunities.
· The chance to specialise in different areas of SEN.
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
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye voucher scheme
- Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Hayle Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 604 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hayle Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
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.
Arranging a visit to Hayle Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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