Support Assistant (SEND)

Vacancy Summary

Support Assistant (SEND)

32.5 hours per week, term time only

Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Required to start as soon as possible

Salary: Band 5, SCP 4 - 6

Vacancy Information

Woodside Academy is a two form entry primary school which is part of the Leading Learners Multi-Academy Trust. We provide a supportive and stimulating place to work and study, where every child can reach their full potential. We welcome all parents to take an active part in their child’s education. 

We are looking for an experienced and motivated support assistant to join our team and support pupils with SEND. We are keen to hear from individuals who will support our aims and ethos and enable pupils to reach their full potential.

Required skills:

• Have experience of working with pupils with SEND; particularly multi-sensory impairment and physical needs.

• Have GCSE Maths and English grade A - C (or equivalent).

• To be able to provide specific support (recommended by specialist teams and identified in the pupils EHCP) to pupils ensuring appropriate support for individual planned needs.
• To be able to assist with personal care needs which will include social, health, hygiene and welfare matters, (including transfers between equipment, toileting, feeding and possible medication) and to carry out moving and handling transfers to support pupils access to the classroom and curriculum.
• To be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team in planning and assessing needs and implanting recommendations made by specialist staff.
• To undertake specific training delivered by specialist staff in order to meet medical, physical and sensory needs.
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
• To maintain a high level of professionalism at all times in line with the Staff Code of Conduct.
• To have effective communication skills.
• To be understanding, calm and supportive.
• Will promote high standards and expectations in all areas.
• Is an excellent team player with a positive outlook and a good sense of humour.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to make an appointment to view the school or to request an application pack, please contact Harpreet Kaur on 01274 414350 or email: hkaur@woodsideacademy.co.uk

Closing Date: 3.30pm, Friday 21st November 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 24th November 2025

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The successful candidate will have met the requirements of the person specification and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to thorough safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.