Nova Education Trust
Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant
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Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant
Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant
Position: Permanent Hours: 32.5 per week (term time only) Salary: £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 pro rata (£21,569-£23,397 actual per year) Location: Warsop Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026, 12 noon Start Date: 27th August 2026
Reference: JUN20264883 Expiry Date: 11:00, Fri, 3rd July 2026
About Nova Education Trust
We are seeking talented individuals who excel in their field and possess the potential and skills to help us meet future business challenges.
The Role
We are looking to appoint a permanent Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant to provide targeted support for pupils with additional or complex needs. You will apply practical experience, knowledge, and strategies in areas such as EAL (English as an Additional Language), behaviour management, and Special Educational Needs (SEN) to meet individual learning requirements.
Working within a committed and friendly staff team, this opportunity offers you a rare chance to develop your skills as an excellent supporter of learning.
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You will need to embody the school’s motto: “Work Hard – Be Kind”, making it a core part of your everyday practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting pupils: Provide tailored assistance to pupils with additional or complex needs.
- Child-centred approach: Collaborate using a genuinely child-focused method that children trust.
- Learning direction: Guide children’s learning effectively towards achievement.
- Teamwork: Work cooperatively with other professionals to deliver positive outcomes.
- Professional development: Display a commitment to ongoing learning.
Requirements
- A proven track record of supporting pupils with additional or complex needs – or the potential to develop this skill.
- A child-centred ethos, prioritising trust and confidence in young learners through your interaction.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (with children, parents, and schools).
- Confidence in steering children’s learning towards success, taking into account varying individual needs.
- Enthusiasm for continuous personal development in supporting children with SEND.
- A commitment to "Work Hard – Be Kind" in all aspects of your role.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary: £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 per year pro rata.
- Health care support.
- Pension scheme provided.
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- Positively supportive work environment.
Additional Information
- The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd July 2026 at 9am.
- Safeguarding commitment: All applicants must be prepared to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with Department for Education (DfE) requirements.
Attachments: Specialist_SEND_TA_JobPack_June26.pdf
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