SEND Teaching Assistant
Salary: Scale D (£25,989 – £26,403 FTE)
Permanent, Part Time
32.25 hours per week (Term Time + 1 week)
Responsibilities
You will work in a team, supporting our young people across several key areas: learning, communication, self-care, social interaction, and self-regulation.
Is This Role for You?
- Ready to make a difference to pupils with complex needs (pupils aged 4 –18).
- Looking for opportunities to learn – you’ll join a team that values professional development and growth.
- Adaptable and kind – our pupils succeed when they have consistent, caring adults by their sides.
- Resilient and positive – a good sense of humour and a positive outlook are a must.
Life at Fred Nicholson
Fred Nicholson School is a complex needs school for pupils aged 4‑18 with a wide range of needs, including complex and severe learning difficulties as well as social interaction and communication difficulties. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan and access a practical, hands‑on curriculum based on EYFS and primary models. Our classes are approximately 8 to 12 pupils per class, with a focus on engagement and success.
Our purpose‑built site on Lynn Road is designed to meet the complex needs of our pupils, featuring purpose‑built provision for pupils aged 4‑18 years, bespoke, sensory‑designed learning spaces, large outside facilities (including play equipment, a MUGA and a forest school), and dedicated soft play, sensory enrichment and independence classrooms.
Hours & Salary
Schedule: 32.25 hours per week (Term time + 1 week)
Daily: Mon/Wed/Thu (8:45–3:30), Tue (8:45–4:45), Fri (8:45–3:15)
Flexibility: Part‑time (fewer days) considered if full daily hours are met.
We Invest in You
- A full staff induction programme.
- Ongoing Whole School CPD (Continuing Professional Development).
- Specialist training appropriate to your specific role.
Closing Date: 8 July 2026, 9am
Interview Date: w/c 13 July 2026
Fred Nicholson School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; an enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
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