TEACHING ASSISTANT 2A (SEN)

Location

Accrington Peel Park Primary School, Alice Street, Accrington, BB5 6QR (617 on roll)

Tel: 01254 231583
School website: www.peel-park.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary

The Governors of Peel Park Primary School are seeking to appoint a TA2a to support pupils identified with SEND and SEMH to deliver personalised learning sessions and facilitate additional intervention with 1:1 pupils and focused groups. Who will work alongside the SENDCO and Senior Leadership Team and teachers to meet the school’s aims. The successful candidate must have experience of  working with or caring for children with SEND of the relevant age and must demonstrate the desire to reduce barriers to learning, achieve results and have the skills and characteristics needed to continue to develop whole school improved progress. This position is a full-time / temporary position and will be reviewed annually. The pay scale for this post will be grade 4. 

We are looking to appoint a SEND support assistant to work under the SENDCO’s guidance whilst working alongside the Inclusion Team to support pupils identified with SEND and SEMH. To liaise with teachers in a collaborative way to deliver personalised learning sessions and facilitate additional intervention with focused groups. The focus of the role is to support the personalised education and personal and social development of pupils with SEND and SEMH who find formal learning opportunities a challenge. You will be expected to establish positive relationships with pupils and assist them to complete structured learning activities and facilitate additional intervention with focused groups within the main classroom environment and in the enhanced provision. The role would be to ensure pupils access learning and to report progress to the SENDCO and teacher. You must be able to establish positive, supportive, and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and the wider community. You must demonstrate that you can contribute to an effective nurturing environment and plan alternative activities to promote positive learning experiences and engagement.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, 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 12 noon 04/07/2025

Essential Qualifications

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent) 

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age 

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment  

Experience of Administrative work  

Experience of supporting pupils with SEND and  challenging behaviour

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the Deputy Head Teacher - 01254 231583

Proposed Interview Date:

09/07/2025 

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.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.