Location
Fulwood And Cadley Primary School, Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3QT (316 on roll)
Tel: 01772 717087
School website: www.fulwoodandcadleyprimaryschool.com
Summary
Fulwood & Cadley Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, dedicated and skilled SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with children who require additional support to access learning and thrive within a nurturing and inclusive school environment. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver targeted support both in and out of the classroom.
About the Role
You will:
- Provide individual and small group support for pupils with a range of SEND, including cognitive, communication, sensory and/or social-emotional needs
- Support pupils to access the curriculum through adapted teaching strategies and resources
- Help implement EHCP outcomes, individual education plans (IEPs) or support plans
- Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and independence
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENDCo and external professionals
- Contribute to observations, record-keeping and assessment of progress
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
The closing date is 19/06/2026 at 9am
Desirable Qualifications
- NQ2 level 2 or above
Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
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Essential Experience
Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working with children with special educational needs (SEND) and/or disabilities
Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
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Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
