SEN Support Assistant

Pensans Community Primary School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8UH

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 17,799.00

SEN Support Assistant job summary

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Pensans School, are seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced SEND Support Assistant in to our ARB team.All pupils who access the ARB provision at Pensans have an EHCP and have a range of special educational needs predominantly focusing on Communication & Interaction needs.Working closely with and under the direction of the Class Teacher you’ll use your classroom skills to support the provision for the pupils in your class and across the ARB to ensure the best possible learning and personal outcomes for children in the ARB.In Pensans ARB being able to share in each pupil’s progress is at the heart of what we do.Pensans School is set in extensive grounds and woodland supporting Forest School activities.
About You:You will be an experienced SEND Support Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs to access their full potential in this specialist provision within a mainstream school.You will work proactively within a team of SEND Support Assistants promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning support.You will take a pro-active role in the support of the educational, social and physical needs of the pupils.You will support the curriculum and the school through the provision of high level assistance to the Teacher in the practical organisation of class activities, undertaking group work and ensuring the welfare and development of pupils.You will support the professional work of teachers in delivering programmes of work and taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.You will meet the needs of pupils with specific special educational needs and disabilities in relation to physical, learning and complex behavioural difficulties.You will meet the needs of pupils who require personal care.If you feel you have the passion to make a difference to the lives of our children, we would very much like to hear from you. Visits to the school are encouraged – please telephone to arrange a date.This is an exciting time to join our school. Our staff are our most important resource and the successful candidate will have our full support in their continuing professional development.
Benefits of Working with Us: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.
Please note we do not accept CV's.The closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday 8th July 2026 12pmIf you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Niki Ambrose (Headteacher) on nambrose@pensans.tpacademytrust.org or phone 01736 363627Interviews to be held on Monday 13th July 2026
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.

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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 Pensans Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 121 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pensans Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pensans-community-primary-school

Vision

At Pensans all children are recognised and valued as individuals with unlimited potential. We will work together with parents and the community to achieve the best outcomes for our children so that they become; confident ambassadors for the school and positive members of our community who act with integrity for the good of all.

Pensans Community Aspirational Relationships Experiences Success

Aims

All children and adults are safe
Our school is an inspiring place where all children love to learn
We work together to create an open, welcoming school that is at the centre of the community
We have high expectations of children and staff.
Values

We show respect for ourselves, for others and for our environment.
We treat everyone equally with consideration and courtesy.
We are fully committed to our learning and teaching.
We take a pride in our school; contribute positively to the best of our abilities, and we are honest, open and fair in our dealings with one another.

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