SEND Support Assistant

Location: Dale Community Primary School
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract type: Temporary until the end of the academic year - term-Time, 39 Weeks

Do you want to work in a positive supportive school environment where team work is valued and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential?

Dale is a large vibrant school federated with Stonehill Nursery School and is located in the heart of the city. We are well established and popular schools with rising standards and high morale amongst our staff.

We are seeking to employ an exceptional SEND support assistant to join our inclusion team providing 1:1 support for children with specific needs. The suitable applicant will have endless amounts of patience and a very good sense of humour!

Dale Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to suitable references, an enhanced DBS check and a medical check.

Visits to the school are encouraged. For further details or to book a visit please contact the school on 01332 760070 or email admin@dale.derby.sch.uk

Your completed application form and supporting letter of no more than two sides of A4 can be emailed to Mr Pass at cpass@dale.derby.sch.uk or alternatively, you can post your application to the school or drop it in by hand.

Closing date: Monday 9 November at 9:00am. Applications received after this time will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held: Monday 16 November 2026

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