SEND/Reading Assistant

Job Title: SEND Assistant/Reading Assistant Location: Wrenn School Salary: NJC Scale 4, Points 7-11£27,274 - £29,071 FTE (Actual salary £22,398 - £23,864) Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

About You:

You will be a caring, patient and proactive individual who is committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive. Whether working with students on a one-to-one basis, supporting small groups, or assisting within the classroom, you will be able to build positive relationships and provide encouragement that inspires confidence, independence and achievement. You will share our commitment to inclusion, high expectations and safeguarding, and will be motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's educational journeys.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

A genuine aptitude for working with young people and supporting their learning and development. An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people. The ability to work effectively as part of a team while using initiative when required. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. Knowledge of SEND and/or experience delivering literacy interventions such as reading support programmes. A positive, flexible and resilient approach, with a "can-do" attitude and commitment to continuous professional development.

About the SEND Team:

The SEND Department plays a vital role in ensuring that all students can access a high-quality education and fulfil their potential. We provide holistic support for students with a range of additional needs, including cognition and learning, communication and interaction, social, emotional and mental health needs, and physical or sensory needs. Working collaboratively with teaching staff, families and external agencies, the team is committed to removing barriers to learning, promoting inclusion and creating opportunities for success. Through targeted interventions, personalised support and effective partnership working, we help students develop the confidence, resilience and skills needed to thrive both in school and beyond.

About Wrenn School:

Wrenn is a vibrant learning community across two campuses. Our Doddington Road site supports Key Stage 3 students (ages 11-14) with a nurturing transition from primary school, while London Road provides a mature environment for Key Stages 4 and 5 (ages 14-18). Set in beautiful grounds, Wrenn offers specialist facilities for Art, Music, Drama, and Design Technology, alongside extensive sports amenities including the Wrenn Astro, playing fields, and gyms. Our core values - Work Hard, Respect Others, Enjoy Learning, Never Give Up, Navigate Your Future - guide student behaviour, character, and achievement. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together. Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities. Ready to Join Us? Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at hr@wrennschool.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.