We are looking for a professional and friendly individual to provide learning and care support for individual pupils with special educational needs (SEN) to help work towards the outcomes on their Education and Health Care Plans (EHCP). This role is line managed by the SENCO and involves working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and supporting the pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management.  
 

Areas of responsibilities & key tasks 

Supporting the pupils 

• Build a positive relationship with the pupil, promoting high self-esteem, independence and social inclusion 

• Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention 

• Assist with the development and delivery of individual education, support and care plans 

• Support the pupil with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate  

 

Teaching and learning  

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase the pupil’s achievement  

• Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities for the individual, delivering activities inside or outside the classroom  

• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at helping the pupil achieve their full potential in all areas of learning 

• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of the pupil in learning and extracurricular activities 

• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures  

• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment 

• Use ICT skills to advance the pupil’s learning   

• Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on the pupil’s progress, attainment and barriers to learning  

• Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment  

• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available 

 

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals 

• Share knowledge and understanding of the pupil with other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision 

• Communicate effectively with other staff members, pupils, and parents and carers  

• Keep other professionals accurately informed about performance, progress and any areas of concern 

• Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers 

• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school 

• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues 

 

Professional development 

• Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness  

• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school  

• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures 

 

Safeguarding  

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies  

• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school 

 

Please note: this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher or line manager. 

HOW TO APPLY

If you feel you would enjoy the opportunity that this role would offer, we would be delighted to hear from you. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office: 

Tel: 01491 575887 or email SBM.3254@trinity.oxon.sch.uk 

Closing date: 3rd July 2026 

Interviews week commencing 6th July 2026 

Please complete the Application Form at the bottom of this page and email it to SBM.3254@trinity.oxon.sch.uk by 3rd July.

 

Safeguarding information

Trinity CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be subject to an enhanced record check from the DBS. 

We carry out online searches for any applicants that are shortlisted in line with KCSIE 2025 guidelines.