Teaching Assistant (SEND and Intervention)

St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LD

28 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,647.34 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant (SEND and Intervention) job summary

Are you enthusiastic and passionate about making a real difference to the lives of people with Special Educational Needs? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a focus on SEND to join our inclusive and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to championing the needs of vulnerable pupils and ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

As a HLTA with a SEND focus, you will play a key role in supporting our SEND provision across the academy particularly in our enhanced provision classroom. Working closely with the SENCO, teaching staff, families and external professionals, you will help to deliver targeted interventions, support classroom learning and promote inclusive practice throughout the school.

You will have the opportunity to work directly with pupils who have a range of needs, helping them to develop confidence, independence and the skills required for success in education and beyond.

The right candidate will have the opportunity to work in a fantastic team and to be part of our wider school community.

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

It is our belief that effective safeguarding of children puts children at the centre of a culture where we listen and respond to what they say. Safeguarding is every adult's responsibility. Every individual within our school will play their part, along with professionals from other agencies, in meeting the needs of every one of our children.

Children will be taught about safeguarding issues. Our school aims to provide a safe environment and vigilant culture where children and young people can learn and be safeguarded. If there are safeguarding concerns we will respond with appropriate action in a timely manner.

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 St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 92 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-swithun-s-church-of-england-primary-academy

Welcome to St Swithun’s Church of England Primary Academy, a member of Southwell and Nottingham Diocese Multi Academy Trust (SNMAT)

For our children and staff, St Swithun’s is not just a school, but a nurturing inclusive community underpinned by Christian Values and a belief that we are all on a journey, discovering our God-given potential and understanding our roles and responsibilities in the world.

We believe that every child is unique; every child is valued, encouraged to aspire, and challenged to achieve.

It is our aim to provide a school experience that is rich with opportunities for our children to develop academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

We place great emphasis upon the well-being and personal development of every child and we strive to equip them with a curiosity, self-belief and an excitement for learning. We encourage our pupils to be thoughtful, and to express themselves so that they can move on with the confidence to embrace all the rich possibilities of their future lives.

We believe in listening to our children and encourage them to contribute to various aspects of school life through the Student Council, Sports Crew, Eco-Council and Worship Leaders.

As parents or carers you are partners in your child’s journey through these formative school years. We will work closely with you to ensure that the time your child spends with us gives them the very best foundations for their futures.

We welcome you to talk with our staff, walk round our school, and to get a feeling for what it would be like to be a member of the St Swithun’s School family.

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