SEN Teaching Assistant - Kingsleigh Primary School

Full-Time SEND Provision Teaching Assistant

Start Date 1^st January 2026

Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.15pm (31.25 hours) – term-time only

Grade 3 – Scale Points 4 - 6

Full Time Equivalent Salary £25,185 - £25,989

Actual salary is £18,194 - £18,774 (£13.05 - £13.47 per hour)

This is an exciting opportunity to join Kingsleigh Primary School as a Teaching Assistant working in our SEND provision, The DEN (Develop, Engage, Nurture). The DEN is a nurturing, play-based learning environment that supports a small group of children with complex learning needs who find mainstream classrooms challenging. The provision offers highly individualised learning opportunities for pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, including those with EHCPs or undergoing assessment. Supported by a skilled team and overseen by the Inclusion Lead, The DEN focuses on developing social communication, emotional and sensory regulation, and engagement in learning through structured routines, therapeutic input and carefully tailored activities while children await placement in specialist settings.

Kingsleigh Primary School is an innovative, creative, forward-thinking place to learn and work rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.  We believe in going the extra mile in everything that we do to ensure that our children have the very best start to their education.  We are at the centre of the community we serve and see our role as more than just a school but a place where our children, families and staff can truly thrive. Our energetic and enthusiastic children thrive within a dynamic curriculum that sparks curiosity, nurtures individuality, and promotes a lifelong love of learning.

‘Where everyone can be great, not just good!’

This role will involve:

• Working in a team with other SEND specialist staff to support a small group of children with additional learning needs
• Discussing individual children’s need with other members of the DEN team and the Inclusion team
• Delivery of a range of learning under the guidance of the Inclusion team
• Supporting children with learning and break periods both indoors and outdoors

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience of working with children in a school environment
• Has an understanding of children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)
• Brings a flexible, adaptable approach and is committed to supporting every pupil across the school
• Is active and enthusiastic, full of positive energy
• Is passionate about inspiring and engaging learners, with creative ideas to support individual engagement and progress
• Is patient and caring
• Is eager to grow professionally and embrace development opportunities to meet the needs of every child
• Will be proud to be a part of our school and will uphold our ethos and values
• Is enthusiastic about working as part of a team at all levels: year group, phase and school
• Always puts children at the heart of everything they do

What we can offer:

• A large, friendly and enthusiastic staff team where everyone works together and is genuinely proud of what we’ve created.
• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning where risk taking is celebrated and where continuous learning is encouraged through professional development opportunities.
• A modern, spacious, purpose-built and well-resourced learning environment.
• Energetic and enthusiastic children who respond well to the creative curriculum we provide.

If this sounds like the kind of school you would like to work in, we look forward to showing you what we are all about.  Please visit our school website (www.kingsleighprimary.co.uk) and our Instagram page which will give you a good flavour of life at Kingsleigh Primary School.   Tours of the school are encouraged and can be arranged by emailing [email protected] .

Please complete the attached application form and email it directly to [email protected] .

Closing date/time for applications:  Sunday 30^th November 2025

Interviews will be held during:  TBC

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful applicant’s will have rigorous background checks, including enhanced DBS checks and online search check.