SEND & Inclusion Assistant – Term Time – Special Needs Position

SEND & Inclusion Assistant – Term Time – Special Needs Position

Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? 

Sallygate School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND & Inclusion Assistant to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and communication difficulties within a nurturing, trauma-informed educational environment. 

The position will be a term-time only role, working 39 weeks of the year.

The hours will be Monday and Wednesdays 8:00am-4:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00-4:00pm and Fridays 8:00-3:00pm.

The salary is shown as £28,850.00 FTE. Pro-rata this would be £24,744.42 and will be spread across 12 monthly payments.

About the Role 

Working closely with the SENCO, teaching staff, Learning Mentors, therapists, families and external professionals, you will help coordinate and deliver high-quality SEND provision across the school. You will support pupils to access learning, build confidence, develop positive relationships and achieve successful outcomes. 

This varied and rewarding role combines pupil support, intervention delivery, family engagement, administration and collaboration with professionals to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Deliver targeted interventions and support programmes for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs. 
  • Support the implementation and monitoring of EHCPs and individual support plans. 
  • Help pupils develop emotional regulation, communication, independence and resilience. 
  • Work collaboratively with families, staff and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes. 
  • Support inclusive practices across the school and promote a culture of belonging. 
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to statutory SEND processes and reviews. 
  • Champion pupil wellbeing and ensure safeguarding responsibilities are always upheld. 

What We’re Looking For 

We are looking for someone who: 

  • Has experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs. 
  • Understands inclusive, trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches. 
  • Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals. Is organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload. 
  •  Is committed to helping every child feel valued, understood and successful. 

Channels and Choices are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people in our care. Staff are all required to adhere to the organisation’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. This post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references & verification of a right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to Safer Recruitment, CV’s cannot be considered without a completed application form.

Channels & Choices are committed to ensuring that we are always recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local community. We actively celebrate our staff’s different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome to apply for a job with Channels & Choices and our staff are supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.