Teaching Assistant – Wood End Infant & Preschool

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Wood End Infant & Preschool is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support our special needs children. This exciting role will initially focus on working directly with SEND pupils within the school and will transition into supporting our proposed special unit for SEND children, planned to launch in April 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, tailored support to special needs children within the classroom and throughout the school day
• Work closely with teachers and SEND coordinators to implement individual education plans
• Support the transition and development of the upcoming SEND special unit, collaborating on its successful roll-out and ongoing operation
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages confidence and resilience in pupils
• Assist in monitoring pupil progress and contribute to reporting and review meetings
• Engage with parents and carers to support children’s learning and well-being

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working with special needs children in an educational setting
• Understanding of SEND strategies and support mechanisms
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with a range of stakeholders
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Desirable Qualities:

• Passion for inclusion and nurturing children’s individual strengths
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt as the SEND unit develops
• Enthusiasm for outdoor learning and holistic child development

Salary:

• This position is offered on Grade C-D, reflecting experience and qualifications.

Why Wood End Infant & Preschool?

At Wood End, we live by our mission:
“Nurturing little acorns into sturdy oaks.”

Our values create a culture of respect, care, and responsibility within a restorative family atmosphere. We are approachable and trusted, deeply embedded in the heart of our community. Our highly committed and skilled team places children at the centre of everything we do, celebrating their achievements every step of the way.

By joining us, you will:

• Be part of a happy, secure, and fun learning environment that partners with parents and the community
• Help deliver a stimulating, challenging, and relevant curriculum that fosters lifelong learning
• Support a unique outdoor learning provision that encourages respect for the environment
• Play a vital role in developing confident, resilient children who are enthusiastic and inquisitive learners
• Contribute to celebrating diversity and promoting inclusive values

If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young children, especially those with special educational needs, and want to grow with a forward-thinking school, Wood End Infant & Preschool is the perfect place for you.

We strongly encourage you to visit the school before applying. Please call to arrange for a school tour! Apply now and help us nurture the next generation of sturdy oaks!

Wood End Infant & Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).