Special Support Assistant

PEEL BROW

PRIMARY SCHOOL Special Support Assistant (SEND)

Peel Brow Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Special Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs within an SEN Unit based within the school.

The main aim of this role is to support children with SEND and work alongside the SEN Unit’s class teachers to tailor work and activities to meet the children’s needs. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and take ownership of the role, by ensuring learning is fun and engaging.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

Is committed to our school ethos and values

Is highly skilled, creative and conscientious

Is experienced in working with children, including those with Special Educational Needs

Is hardworking with excellent time management skills

Has a positive and flexible approach

Is nurturing and supportive

Enjoys working as part of a dedicated, vibrant and creative staff team

We offer:

A strong commitment to continued professional learning including training specific to the role

A culturally diverse setting

A caring, inclusion environment

A hardworking and welcoming staff team

Children who embody our trust values of Happy, Proud, Challenged and Successful

A well-resourced curriculum with opportunities for creativity

A driven leadership team who will champion your career

Hours of work are 32 ½ hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only, worked in accordance with service requirements. The salary for this post is £26,528 FTE. Grade 6 Scale point 6 based on current NJC.

Required from 1st September 2026