Monday: 08:15–15:30
Wednesday: 08:30–16:00
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:30–15:15
We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a warm and supportive SEND Pod within a mainstream primary school. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with KS1 children with a range of Special Educational Needs, supporting both learning and emotional development in a nurturing, structured environment.
You will be joining a small team supporting a group of 15 children, helping them access learning, develop confidence and thrive in school life.
Provide 1:1 and small-group support within the SEND Pod
Assist with structured learning activities tailored to individual needs
Support children with communication, social skills and emotional regulation
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and wider school staff
Help maintain a safe, calm and engaging learning environment
Support with personal care where and if required
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
Encourage independence, routine and confidence-building
Monitor progress and contribute to learning plans when needed
We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds. Transferable skills are valued, and experience in any of the following is highly desirable:
Nursery or early years
Care or support work
Youth work
SEND experience
Support roles with children or vulnerable individuals
Above all, we are looking for someone patient, enthusiastic, reliable and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
Exceptionally rewarding role
Supportive school and friendly team
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives
Perfect route into education, SEN specialism or future teacher training
The school is arranging immediate trial days, and early application is strongly encouraged to secure a January start.
If you are caring, committed and ready to take on a fulfilling role within a fantastic primary school, we’d love to hear from you.
*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:
Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*
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