Job Description

This exciting new role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with SEND needs, and particularly those with neurodiverse needs, including ASD and ADHD. The successful candidate will take a proactive role in raising awareness of neurodiverse needs and support across the school while helping to plan and deliver interventions to support regulation and social communication needs for pupils. Alongside this, you will support as a HTLA by working collaboratively with the SENCO and teachers to provide essential support, ensuring our SEND pupils can access the curriculum effectively.

The desirable candidate will bring expertise and knowledge in neurodiversity and have skills and experience support SEND pupils in a range of environments. This role represents an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every pupil can thrive. No two days in school are the same and the role reflects this reality, and daily activities will vary depending on the needs of the school. The role will involve supervision of small groups of pupils in our 'Learning Hub' when required as well as assisting in the operation of detention. The role will also include some administrative duties.

St Mary's is an Independent day school in Colchester, Essex for girls age 4-16 and with a Kindergarten for children age 2-4. Our vision is to empower girls to thrive at school and beyond and the Lower School has been ranked 12th highest performing Preparatory Schools in England by the Sunday Times. Many girls achieve scholarships to senior school and we have an impressive 11+ pass rate for those who choose to sit the exam. At the Senior School, excellent GCSE results are achieved each year. We're able to achieve such success by tailoring the education to suit the needs of each individual in our small classes and by giving the girls the encouragement and support they need to aim high.

For more information about the role, please email careers@stmaryscolchester.org.uk

To apply, please email careers@stmaryscolchester.org.uk for the application form.

St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

working with SEND and neurodiverse pupils: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025