We are looking for a Key Stage 2 Special Needs Assistant (SNA) to join our team. This role will be working within our SEN class supporting a small group of KS2 children whose primary SEN need is ASD. You will work alongside a qualified teacher to deliver a high-quality, bespoke curriculum.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30
Pay: PS3.3
Main purpose of the role
• To support the learning and development of a small group of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in our KS2 ASD SEN Class.
• To work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to ensure the needs of each child are met, including those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profiles.
• To help create a nurturing, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Key responsibilities
• Provide tailored support for a small group of ASD children, adapting strategies to meet individual needs, including those with PDA.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to deliver personalised learning plans and interventions.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum, developing communication, social, and life skills.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, promoting independence and self-esteem.
• Assist with the preparation of resources and the organisation of the learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting observations to teaching staff and SENCO.
• Implement behaviour management strategies with a calm, flexible and resilient approach.
• Support the wider aims and ethos of the school, including participation in extra-curricular and enrichment activities.
St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery is expanding to a primary school from September 2025 with some new school buildings and facilities.
Our new purpose built learning environment includes:
- A Nurture Farm
- Forest School
- Full Size Football Pitch
- Practical Room for DT and Science
- Spacious School Grounds
Our provision includes:
- Nurture and ELSA provision
- Supportive school community
- Experience rich curriculum
- A community focussed Nursery
- Strong links to local secondary schools and St Paul's Church
We are an aspirational and values led school, we are proud of our most recent Ofsted which noted:
‘Courage, compassion and community’ are the values at the heart of this inclusive school. Everyone at the school wants the very best for pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils benefit greatly from the improved school curriculum. They are now achieving well.
The youngest children get off to a flying start. They learn routines quickly and how to manage their emotions effectively. Pupils are happy and feel safe and secure. Pastoral care is strong and ensures that pupils’ physical and mental well-being is a priority. Pupils trust staff to help with any worries or disagreements. They understand the importance of treating everyone fairly.
The school reserves the right to interview and, if appropriate, to appoint a candidate to this role before the closing date and so early application is strongly advised.
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery, Tongham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.