Special Education Needs Support Assistant - Level 5

Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy, Whitchurch, SY13 1RX

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE) 12 months fixed term in the first instance, likely to be extended

Special Education Needs Support Assistant - Level 5 job summary

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org.

Job Purpose

To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for SEN pupils. Providingspecialist assistance to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as those withmoderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication,sensory or physical disabilities.

Experience of working with children with complex needs, Autism and SEMH needed.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction andsupervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needsof allocated pupils with SEN

Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records asrequired

Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/careprofessional

Monitor, assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment, as agreed with theteacher, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher

Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities

Be involved in planning, organising and implementing individual development plans for pupils (suchas Individual educational plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews

Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help withsocial, welfare and health matters

Be part of the induction of pupils into specialist units, main stream classes or schools for pupils withspecial educational needs

Monitor pupils’ conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolvecomplex, difficult or very challenging issues

Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in theclassroom, playground and dining areas

Work with pupils not working to normal timetable

Establish and maintain relationships with families and carers and other adults, e.g. speech therapists

Advise and assist pupils in the proper use and deployment of complex personal and learning aidesand equipment

Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities and reporting issues to theteacher as appropriate

Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources

Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of healthcare practitionerand following appropriate training

Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within theacademy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures

Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Our Offer To You

When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect from us:
A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
Opportunities to grow- we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
Financial peace of mind- competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
Your voice matters- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.

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 Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 312 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitchurch-cofe-junior-academy

Whitchurch Church of England Junior Academy is part of the Whitchurch Church of England Federation. ​
We pride ourselves on supporting and inspiring children to be successful in their learning, confident individuals and responsible citizens, whilst striving to improving outcomes for every child and developing the skills and values needed for the 21st Century.
As a Church of England Federation, we welcome those who live by all faiths or no faith, as partners with whom we build our school family.

Both Junior and Infant academies are proud members of the St Bart’s Multi-Academy Trust and together we are committed to working with parents, carers and members of our local and wider communities.
The Federation is fortunate to have a dedicated team of staff who are enthusiastic about, and utterly committed to the children in our academies. We all have high aspirations and expectations of every child. Our children get one chance for an education and we are determined to ensure it is the best.

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