SEND Practitioner: Cognition and Learning

Bishop Justus CofE School, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HZ

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Hours: 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade: Aquinas 5 Full-Time Salary: £28,799.00 p.a. - £34,205.00 p.a. Actual Pro-Rata Salary: £24,661.97 p.a. - £29,291.39 p.a.

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting new role has been created to support the ongoing development of our inclusive practise and provision. We are looking for a skilled individual who has a passion for supporting students with additional needs and SEND.

The SEND Practitioner- Cognition & Learning will work with the SENCo to support children with Special Educational Needs & Difficulties within Bishop Justus CE School. This post is specifically to support the development of Cognition and Learning across the school, although will also contribute to all areas of SEND. The role will also include the support of other vulnerable learners within our community.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A flexible attitude;
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND, and pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties;
• Experience co-ordinating provision for children with SEND and sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and its application;
• Good time management skills, and the ability to organize, prioritise and maintain a multifaceted workload.
• The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative;
• Excellent written and spoken communication, and interpersonal skills;
• High levels of drive ,energy and integrity;
• A commitment to improve current skills and demonstrate a willingness to develop further;
• An ability to work with pupils and their families in a sensitive and positive way;
• A commitment to developing an inclusive ethos and culture where neurodiversity is celebrated;

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.

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

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SEND Practitioner Cognition and Learning 2026 Application Pack 2026.pdf - 1 MB (opens in new tab)

SEND Practitioner Cognition and Learning Application Form.doc - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bishop Justus CofE School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1171 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishop Justus CofE School website
• Email address: Recruitment@bishopjustus.bromley.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-justus-cofe-school-bromley

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Arranging a visit to Bishop Justus CofE School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@bishopjustus.bromley.sch.uk.

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