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Teaching assistant /SEN individual needs assistant
Hangleton Primary School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 9/23/2026
About this role
The Job We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant, working under the guidance of teaching staff to deliver specialized support programmes. You won't just be "helping out"—you will be a vital link in ensuring every child, regardless of their challenges, can engage with the curriculum and thrive. This role comes with an additional 1/2 hour lunch time duty Benfield and Hangleton are linked schools, so this may involve working at either site . Key Responsibilities: • Specialised Pupil Support: Supervise and provide tailored support for pupils with significant needs, ensuring their safety and full access to learning activities. • IEP Implementation: Assist in the development and delivery of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans • Intervention Delivery: Work flexibly with colleagues to successfully deliver planned intervention programmes. • Foster Independence: Set challenging expectations that promote self-esteem and encourage pupil independence. • Communication & Inclusion: Use strategies to promote the inclusion of all pupils and encourage social interaction. What You Bring We are seeking a candidate who balances professional skill with genuine heart. The ideal applicant will have: • Experience: Proven experience working with children of a relevant age, specifically those with significant needs and social/communication difficulties. • Qualifications: Completion Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant • Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of the national curriculum, child development, and basic learning strategies (e.g., literacy and numeracy). • Adaptability: The ability to work constructively within a team while self-evaluating your own learning needs. • Essential Skills: Good numeracy/literacy skills and the ability to use ICT and other classroom technology effectively to support learning. This is more than a job; it is a chance to provide the "particular support" that allows a child with complex needs to succeed. You will work in a supportive environment where your feedback on pupil progress is valued and directly informs the teacher's planning Previous applicants need not apply.