Para Professional TA SEN

Para Professional (TA) – SEND Support
Darrick Wood Infant \& Nursery School, Orpington (Part of Chancery Education Trust)

Salary: £17,254 to £19,779 actual salary (£24,203 to £27,748 FTE)

Contract: 1 YEAR FIXED TERM

Hours: 30 hours per week

Working Pattern: Term time including INSET days (39 weeks per year)

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 3 July 2026

About the Role
Darrick Wood Infant \& Nursery School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Para Professional (Teaching Assistant) to join our supportive and inclusive team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a caring and committed individual to support children with SEND within a mainstream school environment. Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and wider professionals, the successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience, knowledge and training in supporting children with SEND and who are passionate about making a positive difference to children's educational and personal development.
Darrick Wood Infant \& Nursery School is a vibrant infant and nursery school located in Orpington, within the London Borough of Bromley. Set within beautiful grounds, our school benefits from extensive outdoor learning opportunities, including Forest School provision. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and positive school community where children, families and staff are valued and encouraged to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND within mainstream classroom


• Work closely with the SENCO, teaching staff and external professionals to support pupil progress


• Deliver targeted learning and intervention support for individuals and small groups


• Help pupils access learning, develop independence and build confidence


• Support individual programmes and learning targets set by teachers and external agencies


• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and carers


• Liaise effectively with external professionals, including therapists and support services


• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment


• Support pupils’ emotional, social and academic development


• Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school

Key Requirements

• Experience working with children with SEND within a school or educational setting


• Knowledge, training and experience in supporting children with SEND


• Understanding of inclusive practice and strategies to support additional needs


• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals


• Patient, calm and adaptable approach when supporting children


• Flexible and adaptable approach to supporting the changing needs of pupils


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• A proactive attitude to supporting learning


• Commitment to continuous professional development


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Working with Chancery Education Trust
As a valued member of Chancery Education Trust, you will benefit from:

• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities


• A supportive and collaborative network across Trust academies


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 wellbeing support


• Private Healthcare available after one year of service (renewed annually on 31 May)


• CycleShare Scheme available to all staff

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a meaningful difference within a caring and forward\-thinking school community, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Darrick Wood Infant \& Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all
staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to Apply
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact:
Shelley Floyd – HR 0208 462 5867 HR@cetrust.com
Application forms can be downloaded from:
www.chanceryeducation.com

Completed application forms should be returned to HR@cetrust.com

Early applications are encouraged, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

Please see JD\&Person Spec

Application From part A

Application Form Part B

Para Professional TA SEN

Location: Darrick Wood Infant School

Contract Type: Temporary

Posted: 05/06/2026

Closing date: 03/07/2026

Closing time: 23:59

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