Pupil Support Assistant - SEND (Five Ways Primary School)

Pupil Support Assistant - SEND - Grade 4 Permanent/Full Time/Term time only contract.

Actual Salary: £20,172.00

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pupil Support Assistant to join our inclusive and nurturing school community, within our SEND Specialist Provision (Butterflies) supporting children with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Candidates will need to be physically and emotionally resilient, have experience in behaviour management and able to inspire and engage with children with complex needs.

This role involves working with pupils with needs including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Communication and Interaction difficulties and Social Skills Development.

We are looking for candidates who will enthuse and motivate our children with additional needs to do their best while maintaining a healthy learning environment for them within our SEND provision.

Key Responsibilities:

*           Provide tailored support to pupils with complex SEND

*           Assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies

*           Foster a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment

*           Support pupils in developing communication, interaction, and social skills

*           Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

*           Promote emotional wellbeing and resilience in pupils.

The successful candidate will have:

*           Experience of working with children with SEMH, autism spectrum conditions, or other complex SEND

*           A nurturing, patient, and empathetic approach

*          An understanding of child development and barriers to learning

*           Strong communication and teamwork skills

*           A commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Five Ways is a large, three form entry primary school with approximately 650 pupils on roll. Our school is made up of a dedicated team of Staff and Governors working together to provide a stimulating environment which is conductive to learning.

Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 @ 12:00 noon

Interviews will be held on: Friday 10th July 2026.

As part of the interview process, candidates will be expected to complete a 15-minute written task.

Please do not apply via our website, this option is not available.  Please complete the application form and return via email to LBuck@fiveways.staffs.sch.uk.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted by telephone or e-mail.  References will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding and mandatory pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education including enhanced DBS, and for shortlisted candidates, references and online search checks. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulating activity relevant to children.

The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration prior to interview to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths. Five Ways Primary School is clear about its responsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of a high calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.