SEN Support Assistant

We are looking for a motivated and caring individual to join our highly regarded SEN team at Hayle Academy, supporting the learning needs of our students.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about inclusive education and determined to ensure that every student, regardless of background or disadvantage, can access a high-quality learning experience.

Working under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo) and Deputy SENDCo, you will:

Support individuals and small groups within mainstream classrooms

Act as a key adult and mentor for a small group of students with SEN

Promote inclusion and acceptance for all children

About You:

May have experience of supporting children with a range of Special Educational Needs

Can identify where and how to help children make progress

Brings enthusiasm, commitment and initiative to the role

Builds positive, caring relationships that motivates children to learn, grow and be confident

Demonstrates high standards of classroom practice

Works well as part of a team and contributes to the ethos of our school

Is motivated, passionate and reflective about their work

Learning is at the heart of everything we do; the successful applicant will need to have a passion for learning and a determination that all students can learn and achieve to their best potential, regardless of barriers.

Benefits of Working with Us:

Hayle Academy is a thriving school with 653 students aged 11–16. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2026) recognised the academy's significant strengths in inclusion, personal development and wellbeing, reflecting our commitment to supporting every child to thrive.. Our vision is to inspire students to dream big, to achieve more, and we are proud to be part of the Truro and Penwith Academy Trust.

This is an exciting time to join Hayle Academy as we seek to become a beacon of excellence in Cornwall. We see our staff as our most important resource with wellbeing at our core, recognised by our 5 Star Well School Award from the Youth Sport Trust. The successful candidate will have our full support in their ongoing career development.

Why join us?

Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team

Contribute to a school that values inclusivity and excellence

Enjoy a role where your work truly makes a difference every day

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here .

How to Apply and Further Info:

To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.

The closing date for receiving applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 29th November 2026 11.00pm.

Interviews to be held on TBC

If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent team for assistance at recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.