SEN Support Assistant

Trewirgie Infants' School, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2SZ

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 17,771.43

SEN Support Assistant job summary

Trewirgie Infants School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and nurturing team. This role involves supporting children with a range of Special Educational Needs, from those requiring additional support in a mainstream classroom to pupils with more complex, high-level needs.Working under the direction of the SENDCo and class teachers, you will play a key role in helping children access learning, develop their communication and social skills, and achieve their individual targets. You will support the implementation of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), contribute to planning and reviews, and provide valuable feedback to inform children's ongoing provision.
At Trewirgie Infants, we are proud of our inclusive environment where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to thrive. We believe in creating opportunities for all children to achieve success and become confident, happy learners.
About YouWe are looking for someone who is positive, proactive and keen to get stuck in to all aspects of school life. You will have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs and a commitment to helping every child reach their potential.
The successful candidate will:Have experience of, or a strong interest in, working with children with SEND.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of high-needs SEND, including autism, communication difficulties and behaviours that may challenge.Be confident supporting both non-verbal pupils and children with a range of mainstream SEN needs.Work effectively as part of a team under the direction of the SENDCo and teaching staff.Be able to follow and contribute to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and support the delivery of personalised provision.Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.Remain calm, patient and adaptable in a busy school environment.Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and to be part of a supportive team dedicated to providing the very best outcomes for every pupil.
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.The closing date and time for receiving applications is 15th July 2026 12pmIf you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Lisa Marie Clarke SENDCo Assistant Headteacher 01209 216111Interviews to be held on 22nd July 2026.
If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at Talent@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 Trewirgie Infants' School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 274 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Trewirgie Infants' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/trewirgie-infants-school

Our school is a stimulating, attractive, well-resourced environment where children are encouraged to develop independence, initiative, self-confidence and a sense of responsibility.

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