Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant with a specialism in SEND

The Governors and the school team at Grange Primary School in Long Eaton, are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our happy and forward-thinking team from April 2026. 

We are an inclusive school, a proud recipient of the SEND Inclusion Award, where the development of the whole child continues to be at the heart of our philosophy of ‘Living, Learning and Laughing’.

We are looking for somebody who:

• is energetic, creative and passionate about learning and development.  
• is an excellent practitioner who has high expectations and aspirations for all children.
• has previous experience, skills and the relevant qualifications to effectively support SEND children in their early stages of learning and development
• is able to draw on a bank of prior skills and knowledge to effectively support children in their next steps in learning and development.

• Is a highly organised individual who has a good level of written and verbal communication.
• Is able to track and monitor the progress of the children they support and provide feedback to class teachers in a timely manner.
• Has a high standard of professionalism and the is able to hold professional conversations with all stakeholders.
• Committed to promoting our positive values and helping to strengthen Grange Primary School’s vision and reputation as a valued part of the community. 

We welcome applications from teaching assistants who have had previous experience supporting children with SEND both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups within KS1. Applicants will be able to demonstrate their passion for SEND and be able to clearly articulate the impact and importance of both high-quality teaching and access to a bespoke curriculum for SEND children.

You will be expected to lead interventions both 1:1 and in small group situations, in all areas of the curriculum, as well as contribute to adapting planning to meet the needs of the children you work with. You will be mainly supporting autistic children who have differences with communication and interaction and therefore it is essential you have experience and/or knowledge of supporting the early development of language. On occasion, you may also be required to participate in meetings that concern the educational provision for the children you support. 

As a school we can offer you:

• A caring and supportive school team who put children at the heart of everything they do.
• Excellent CPD opportunities and leadership support.
• Highly motivated children and a very supportive community.
• A happy place to work with a fantastic team spirit.
• Unique school grounds ideal for a broad curriculum 

The successful candidate will start employment at Grange Primary School following the Easter Break or sooner if able. 

Visits to the school are encouraged prior to the application deadline. Please ring 0115 9734956 if you would like to arrange a visit. 

Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 2 March 2026