Dallam Primary School places SEN support at the centre of classroom practice; this post supports both frontline teaching and the administrative systems that ensure continuity of provision.
Dallam Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
Dallam is a proud member of the Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), sharing its mission to ‘serve, challenge and empower the educational community.’ At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, a work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted, and structured personal and professional development.
The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant to provide classroom support and professional, confidential administrative support for the SENDCO at Dallam Primary School.
This role balances direct classroom work, small-group interventions and the accurate, confidential administration that ensures pupils with additional needs can access learning, grow in independence and feel included across the school.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
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Is highly organised and digitally literate
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Can work collaboratively with other staff
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Can communicate effectively with children, parents and other staff
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Has a positive approach to managing children’s behaviour
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Has NVQ for Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)
Experience of working with children with special educational needs would be an advantage.
What you'll be doing
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Deliver planned small-group work and targeted interventions under the direction of the SENDCO and classroom teachers.
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Prepare resources, adapt classroom activities and encourage pupils to participate and develop independence.
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Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies where needed to keep pupils safe and learning.
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Build strong, calm relationships with pupils and act as a role model.
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Provide confidential administrative support to the SENDCO: collating and inputting SEN data, maintaining filing systems (including Arbor), logging communications, booking appointments, and taking minutes at meetings when required.
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Support transitions by transferring SEN information and updating provision maps and timetables.
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Accompany staff and pupils on visits and assist with supervision at break/lunch as required.
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Follow school policies on safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety, and report concerns promptly.
For more details please refer to the job desprciption here
What we offer:
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The opportunity to work in a welcoming school.
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Hard-working and supportive staff.
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Motivated children who are keen to learn.
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Supportive parents and governors.
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Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
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Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing, along with our Employee Assistance Programme.
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Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College.
Dallam Community Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Dallam Community Primary School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Closing date: 4 September 2026 - midday
Start date: ASAP
