Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Assistant (SENDA)

Hampton Lakes Primary School, Peterborough, PE7 8SJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,910.00 - £27,514.00 Annually (Actual) Term time only, plus five days

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Assistant (SENDA) job summary

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Assistant (SENDA)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised and compassionate Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Assistant (SENDA) to join our dedicated team. This exciting role will work closely with the Deputy Head of School/SENDCo and Teaching Assistants to support the coordination and delivery of high-quality SEND provision, helping every child to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting EHCP applications and annual reviews, coordinating SEND provision, maintaining accurate records, liaising with parents and external agencies, monitoring pupil progress and supporting intervention programmes. You will also work as part of the safeguarding team, contributing to the delivery of effective safeguarding, child protection and Early Help support across the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children with SEND.
• Has a good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive practice.
• Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Has excellent communication, administration and ICT skills.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Has experience of EHCP processes, Early Help and multi-agency working (desirable).

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• A dedicated and collaborative staff team.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children and families every day.

The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, term time only plus five days.

If you are looking for a new and exciting role, we look forward to hearing from you.

For further information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note: We are unable to accept CVs or online applications. Please refer to the linked website for full details on how to apply.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 05 October 2026.

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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 Hampton Lakes Primary School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hampton Lakes Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hampton-lakes-primary-school

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