Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant, ASC SEND Resource Base
School Type: Mainstream Primary School
Age Range of Pupils: 4 to 11 years
Location: School-based, Billesley (B13)
Contract Type: Long-term, Full 2026/27 Academic Year
Start Date: September 2026
The Special Needs Teaching Assistant will be based within the school’s resource base. The base supports the learning and development of individuals across the whole of the schools 4-11 year age bracket, all with varying needs and severity of need. Some children work within the base on a full-time basis and others will access the base from time to time; this is either scheduled time or in order to support individuals to regulate their emotions and behaviour. The purpose of the resource base is enable pupils to access education safely and meaningfully, within a structured, nurturing, and sensory‑informed environment.
Key Responsibilities
– Support pupils aged 4–11years with varying SEND needs
– Deliver targeted 1:1 and small‑group support under the direction of the class teacher
– Assist with the implementation of Personal Education Plans (PEPs), EHCP outcomes, and personalised learning programs
– Support pupils to engage with learning activities using structured approaches (e.g. visual supports, clear routines)
Person Requirements
– Experience of working with children or young people with varying SEND and/or additional needs
– Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent in demanding situations
– Strong communication and teamwork skills
– Commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
– Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or we can put one in place for you)
– Two satisfactory references covering a minimum of 12 months
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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