SEN Support Worker (Jackfield Infant School)

The New Guild Trust are looking for an experienced and dedicated SEND Practitioner who understands how young children learn best and can provide warmth, care, challenge and high expectations that enable every child to flourish.

Starting in January 2027, we are looking for someone who is warm, patient, positive and nurturing, builds strong relationships with children and families, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child can flourish.

This is a unique opportunity to join our dedicated team and help shape a nurturing, ambitious and aspirational culture that places children’s wellbeing, achievement and personal development at its heart.

We are looking for a passionate and reflective practitioner who:

• Has experience working with pupils within SEND
• Delivers creative, personalised and engaging learning.
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Has high aspirations for every child.

You will join a dedicated team of staff at Jackfield Infant School, who are all dedicated to putting children first.

As a proud member of the New Guild Trust, you will be provided with the highest quality of professional development and support alongside opportunity for your relevant stage of career progression.

The trust and all of the individual schools have the highest regard for your well-being and personal success.

Staff benefits and services:

• Fully embodied relational practices in every aspect of school, relationships are key and this results in staff feeling valued, safe and who enjoy coming to work.
• Comprehensive New Guild Trust wellbeing charter is given a high profile and the well-being champion roles in all schools actively supporting the wellbeing of all in school.
• Gift Days – time dedicated to your wellbeing away from work
• Child Care Vouchers
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• VDU Eye test vouchers
• Counselling*
• Cancer and Chronic Illness Support*
• Financial Wellbeing Support*
• Integrated GP Services*
• Menopause Support*
• Mindfulness Support and ‘Mastering Mindfulness’ courses*
• Nurse Support*
• Physiotherapy*
• Virtual Gym*
• Weight Management*
• Teachers' Pensions Scheme for teachers; Staffordshire Local Government Pension Scheme for all other staff

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01782 234450.

Closing date: Midday 16/11/2026

Shortlisting: 17/11/2026

Interviews: 27/11/2026

Start date: January 2027

Application packs will be available from the school office 01782 234450