Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant

Swanwick School & Sports College is an ‘Outstanding’ school providing an exciting and relevant education for young people with additional needs including Moderate and Severe Learning needs, social and emotional difficulties and ASD. Pupil ability ranges from pre key stage standards to working within the Primary Curriculum objectives. We also offer a variety of qualifications including GCSE where appropriate. 

The Governors of Swanwick School & Sports College are looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious candidate to continue to help drive forward the provision across the school. 

We are a highly supportive and well-established SEND school with an unwavering commitment to ensuring every pupil thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. Our expectations are high for pupils and staff alike and we are proud of our strong culture of teamwork, professional growth, and shared responsibility for pupil success 

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who is committed to making a difference for children with a range of complex SEND needs. 

The post holder should be prepared to work within all areas of our school as required.

The post holder will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will: 

• Work closely with teachers, senior leaders, therapists, and families to deliver high‑quality support

• Engage and motivate pupils
• Improve the quality of pupils’ learning
• Inspire trust and confidence in pupils and colleagues
• Build team commitment with colleagues
• Demonstrate empathy with and an appreciation of the needs of pupils
• Provide additional support with physical activities at break and lunch times

• Be committed to making a real difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs and their families/carers
• Be able to offer skills and experience to add to our curriculum
• Able to work across Key Stages 1, 2, 3 or 4 as required
• Able to demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Able to assist pupils in managing personal care
• Able to assist pupils to develop effective communication skills e.g., Makaton
• Be positive, resilient, and committed to reflective practice.
• Be professional, reliable, and passionate about improving outcomes for children.
• Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.

We offer: –

• A warm, nurturing school community where every child is valued
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children who need it most
• A shared moral commitment to secure the best outcomes for all pupils
• An opportunity to work with talented and committed staff
• Access to the School Advisory Service
• Support from a forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team
• Professional Development with extensive CPD opportunities 

Having been graded as Outstanding by Ofsted we need applicants who are able to add to our provision and demonstrate and support our school vision of Enjoy, Achieve, Exceed. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on: – 01773 602198 to arrange an appointment.

Provisional Interview Date: Monday 20 April 2026