SEN Teaching Assistant

The King's C of E Primary Academy is an inclusive and progressive school at the heart of the Newark-on-Trent community in Nottinghamshire. With approximately 250 pupils on roll, our diverse school embraces students from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and nationalities, with over 18 first languages represented.

Despite the challenges of high disadvantage, with 46% of our pupils eligible for free school meals, our academy is committed to nurturing drive, ambition, and aspiration in our students. We believe in empowering our pupils to make a real difference in their local community, acknowledging that their actions can have a profound impact.

Underpinned by our Christian values of Kindness, Friendship, and Faith, we strive to create a happy, caring, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Our dedicated staff team is ready to embrace change and determined to meet the needs of all our students, helping them to believe that they can achieve anything they set their minds to.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with individuals and groups of students in class with additional needs, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
• Ensure the physical welfare of students and assist with their physical needs, including medication, lifting, and intimate care
• Provide communication support to enable full access to the curriculum and extracurricular activities
• Help plan and organise learning activities for supported students
• Contribute to setting and reviewing individual targets for students
• Support students' emotional and social development by encouraging positive behaviour
• Liaise with professionals and external agencies as necessary
• Maintain and monitor the use of specialist equipment
• Promote the inclusion and independence of all pupils

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Level 3 Qualification 
  
• Excellent understanding of the Primary Curriculum
• Proven experience in supporting students with additional needs
• Commitment to our Christian Values and a desire to embed them within the school

Desirable Qualities:

• Highly motivated and aspirational, with a genuine desire to provide the best for our children
• Ability to nurture and support all children, understanding their individual needs
  
• Commitment to being part of a dedicated and supportive team
• Knowledge of Phonics and development of early reading
• Passion for continuous professional development

Why Join The King's C of E Primary Academy?

Our academy offers an exceptional learning environment with superb opportunities for further development. You will have the chance to contribute to the rapid improvement of our school, working alongside a happy, dedicated, and supportive team who are committed to the professional development of each colleague.

As part of the SNMAT trust, you will benefit from the support of partner academies, well-being initiatives, and a mentoring programme. Additionally, you will receive excellent support from our Governing Body and the opportunity to work within a nurturing, friendly, and proud team.

If you share our vision of empowering our pupils to make a real difference in their community, we would love to hear from you. Join us on our journey and help us to fulfil our motto of "Living Well Together."
Visits to our academy are warmly welcomed. Please contact the academy’s Business Manager Mrs Sue Ragsdale-Lowe, on 01636 680284 or by emailing recruitment@kings.snmat.org.uk

Please send completed application forms to recruitment@kings.snmat.org.uk

Interviews: Thursday 27th November 2025