SEND Teaching Assistant
TSATAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive in a supportive, personalised learning environment?
At Curledge Street Academy, we are proud to offer a truly inclusive education, and we are excited to invite an experienced and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team in The Reef – our innovative in-school provision for children with complex communication needs.
About The Reef
The Reef is a nurturing, specialist learning environment for children with EHCPs or those undergoing assessment. Each child follows an individualised learning pathway tailored to their specific needs. It’s a place where creativity, compassion, and consistency come together to create meaningful learning experiences.
About the Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Work closely with the Room Leader and SENDCO to deliver bespoke learning
- Support pupils with a range of complex needs in both academic and social development
- Help create a calm, safe and engaging learning environment
- Celebrate every small step of progress and help children grow in confidence
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Has experience working with children with SEND (essential)
- Understands the importance of personalised, inclusive education
- Brings energy, patience and a genuine love of working with children
- Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively
- Is reflective and always keen to develop their practice
- Holds a relevant TA or SEND qualification (desirable but not essential)
Come and See Us!
Due to the unique nature of this provision, we strongly encourage prospective applicants to arrange a visit. Seeing The Reef in action is the best way to understand the impact you could have.
To arrange a visit or an informal chat, please contact Ben Williams at: [email protected]
Please note: This is a fixed-term post until 31st August 2026
About You
About Us
Our School
Curledge Street Academy is a modern, exciting and stimulating environment in which our children are encouraged to do their very best and reach their potential. During their time at our Academy, our students will be supported and encouraged by adults who are committed to ensuring that they are safe, healthy and happy. We want them to understand and develop the skills and qualities of excellent learners to enable them to take full advantage of all the opportunities that present themselves in the future.
We have four clear values that we aim to promote in our children, Respect Collaboration, Creativity and Independence. Everyone at Curledge Street Academy believes in these values and behaves in ways which promote these.
Curledge Street Academy positively encourages emotional health and well-being. We support our children to develop confidence, resilience and recognition of their strengths and talents whatever they may be.
Click here to learn more about our school and our vision
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South West, South, South East, and East of England.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Learn more about our Vision and Values here
Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?
We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways for professional development including Chartered Teacher status, regular MAT meets to share best practice and range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers and preferential access to Benenden Health.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
- TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Next Steps
If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
We strongly encourage anyone who may be interested in working at our school to contact Hannah Webb - [email protected] to arrange an informal conversation about the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email [email protected]