SEND Teaching Assistant

Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5UA

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  11 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,584.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Do you have the empathy, resilience, and commitment to help every pupil reach their potential? If so, Kilnhurst St Thomas CE Primary Academy would love to hear from you. 

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, proactive, and inclusive SEND TA to join our dedicated inclusion team. This role plays a vital part in supporting children to overcome barriers to learning and thrive - both in and out of the classroom. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us as we continue to develop our inclusive dedicated staff team. The purpose of this role will be to support key children linked to high need funding or with an EHCP. The role is varied and will change depending on the needs of our children. You will spend time in our HIVE provision working alongside the team and implementing a bespoke curriculum for the children. You may also be based in the classroom, providing support to groups of children as well as 1:1 support for individuals. 

No day is ever the same in this role and we are looking for adaptable and flexible individuals who thrive in an environment with changing priorities. 

Your job role will include:

Working in a team lead by the Assistant head/ SENDCO to deliver excellent support with teaching and learning.

Working with children on a 1:1 or group basis.

Accompanying groups on trips.

Supporting assessment and evidencing learning.

Working with teachers to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources.

Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all children.

Creating opportunities for all children to reach their potential, irrespective of ability. Ignite the spark, reveal the champion

Supporting a child/children with special educational needs, however the role will vary from day to day, you will be expected to use your initiative and respond calmly in challenging situations.

Giving the opportunity to make a huge social impact, changing the path of a child’s life.

What you will need to succeed:

A relevant supporting teaching and learning in schools’ qualification. (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

A passion for working with young people who require additional support in order to access education and social development.

Must have previous experience in supporting children with SEND, specifically in ASD and communication interventions

Be a proactive and positive person who is always striving to meet children’s learning needs.

Contribute to whole-school SEND initiatives and help embed a culture of positive behaviour and inclusion

Have excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure

Have the ability to build a rapport with children.

A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

We can offer:-

• A warm and welcoming school which is central to the community;
• A friendly, dedicated and supportive team of colleagues;
• Enthusiastic children with positive attitudes to school.
• Supportive parents and Trust;

St Thomas' is a “welcoming, friendly and nurturing school" and "the staff team have a unique bond that is underpinned by the desire for all pupils to achieve their full potential."

We welcome applications from candidates with a relevant Level 3 qualification and a genuine passion for improving the lives of children.

Candidates should refer to the job description/person specification and explain within their expression of interest how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their own knowledge and experience.

Closing date: Thursday 11th December at 12pm

Shortlisting: Friday 12th December 2021 at 9am.

Interviews in person: Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th December

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 Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kilnhurst-st-thomas-cofe-primary-academy

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