Teaching Assistant Level 3 - EYFS and KS1 SEND Provision Lead

TA3 - EYFS and KS1 SEND Provision Lead

Heathcote School - Transforming Lives Through Inclusive Education

Are you ready to lead change and make a lasting impact on the lives of children with complex needs? Heathcote School is seeking a passionate, skilled, and visionary Teaching Assistant (TA3) to take on a pivotal leadership role in our evolving EYFS and Key Stage 1 SEND provision.

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to shape the future of inclusive education and directly influence the wellbeing, development, and success of our pupils. If you believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and empowering learning environment, we want to hear from you.

Why This Role Matters

As our EYFS and Key Stage 1 SEND Provision Lead, you will play a vital role in shaping the earliest and most formative stage of a child’s school journey. This is a truly transformational position, laying strong social, emotional, personal, and academic foundations that support children throughout their school life.

Working with the SENDCo and EYFS Lead, you will lead and develop a nurturing provision tailored to the unique needs of our youngest learners. You’ll deliver targeted support aligned with EHCP outcomes, reduce reactive behaviour interventions, and ensure smooth, confident transitions between phases.

We are committed to a “can-do” culture, focusing on children’s strengths and enabling them to spend time both within the provision and learning alongside their peers.

This role is mirrored in Key Stage 2, making close collaboration with the KS2 Provision Lead an important and rewarding part of ensuring a seamless SEND experience across the school.

Key Responsibilities

Work with a child-centred approach, building a fostering strong relationships with our wonderful pupils.

Lead and build on the existing EYFS and KS1 provision for targeted intervention, social and emotional development.

Plan and deliver interventions for individuals and small groups, directly linked to EHCP outcomes.

Support the whole school SEND strategy by establishing strong foundations in EYFS/KS1 that are built on within our KS2 provision, with the ultimate goal to prepare children for their next stage of education.

Coach and mentor support staff, delivering modular CPD and modelling best practice.

Work closely with the SENDCO to ensure consistency, quality, and strategic alignment.

Lead dysregulation support, reducing the need for senior leader intervention.

Promote safe transitions and minimise disruption across phases.

Contribute to whole-school SEND strategy, policy development, and specialist deployment.

Build expertise in areas such as dysregulation and pre-verbal communication.

Support families through home visits and collaborative planning.

Coordinate whole-school programmes, policies, and activities that enhance SEND provision.

Provide curriculum support, applying specialist knowledge to support teaching and learning.

Deliver lessons and assess progress during short-term teacher absence.

What We’re Looking For

A passionate advocate for children with SEND.

Proven experience in leading interventions and supporting EHCP outcomes.

Strong understanding of dysregulation, communication needs, and inclusive pedagogy.

A confident leader who can coach, train, and inspire others.

A strategic thinker with the ability to contribute to whole-school planning and policy.

Someone who thrives in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

The Offer

Grade: Warwickshire Grade H - Scale Point 17-22

Hours: 32.5 hours/week, term-time only (39 weeks/year)

Salary: £23646.89 - £25687.46 actual salary

Start Date: 1st June 2026 sooner subject to checks)

Trust People Offer: As part of the Community Academies Trust, you’ll benefit from our comprehensive People Offer, which includes professional development, wellbeing support, and career progression opportunities.

Safeguarding Children and Young People

Community Academies Trust (CAT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Additional Information

The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility.

The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos, and aims of the Trust and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Head of Human Resources.

The post holder will be expected to have an agreed flexible working pattern to ensure that all relevant functions are fulfilled through direct dialogue with employees, contractors, and community members.

English Language Requirement

This role is covered under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. Therefore, the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement.

Apply Now

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior role within the teaching assistant field, with delegated authority and the chance to lead real change. You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive school community that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

Apply now and help shape the future of SEND provision at Heathcote School — because every child deserves the chance to thrive.