Para Professional (TA) x 2 – SEND Support
Phase: Infant & Nursery School Academy/School: Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School (Part of Chancery Education Trust)
Position: Para Professional (TA) – SEND
Support Salary: £17,254 actual salary (£24,203 FTE)
Contract: 1 YEAR FIXED TERM Hours: 30 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term time including INSET days (39 weeks per year) Start Date: 1st September 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Closing Date: 12 June 2026
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School, Orpington (Part of Chancery Education Trust)
About the Role
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Para Professional (TA) to support children with special educational needs within our nurturing and inclusive school environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and caring practitioner to work closely with teaching staff, families and external professionals to support pupils in achieving their full potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering targeted support, helping children to access learning, develop confidence and thrive both academically and socially, both within the classroom and through targeted intervention and nurture provision.
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School is a vibrant infant and nursery school located in Orpington, within the London Borough of Bromley. Set within beautiful grounds, our school benefits from extensive outdoor learning opportunities, including Forest School provision. We are proud of our positive, supportive culture where children, families and staff are valued and encouraged to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils with special educational needs both in and out of the classroom
- Work closely with the SENCO, teaching staff and external professionals to support pupil progress
- Deliver targeted learning and intervention support for individuals and small groups
- Support individual programmes and learning targets set by teachers and external agencies
- Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and carers
- Liaise effectively with external professionals, including therapists and support services
- Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
- Support pupils’ emotional, social and academic development
- Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Executive Headteacher: Mrs A Rampton / Head of School: Ms L Crawford Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School is part of Chancery Education Trust A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England: Company Number 07671255
Key Requirements
- Experience working with children with SEND within a school or educational setting
- Strong understanding of inclusive practice and supporting pupils with additional needs
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals
- Patient, calm and adaptable approach when supporting children
- Flexible and adaptable approach to supporting the changing needs of pupils
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive attitude to supporting learning
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Working with Chancery Education Trust
As a valued member of Chancery Education Trust, you will benefit from:
- Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative network across Trust academies
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 wellbeing support
- Private Healthcare available after one year of service (renewed annually on 31 May)
- CycleShare Scheme available to all staff
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a meaningful difference within a caring and forward-thinking school community, we would be delighted to hear from you. Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Executive Headteacher: Mrs A Rampton / Head of School: Ms L Crawford Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School is part of Chancery Education Trust A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England: Company Number 07671255
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How to Apply
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact:
Shelley Floyd – HR 0208 462 5867 [email protected]
Application forms can be downloaded from: Application form part A and Application Form part B
- www.chanceryeducation.com
Completed application forms should be returned to [email protected]
Early applications are encouraged, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.
