1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Year 5 (Term-Time)

Knowsley Libraries; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School in Knowsley is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN to support a pupil in year 5 under an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This temporary position is 25 hours per week across 46 weeks per year (term time with a workback element).

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver a personalised Provision Plan and promote independence and communication development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Ability to promote independence, communication and social interaction
• Patient, flexible and resilient with a nurturing approach
• Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEND, promoting independence, confidence and engagement
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver and adapt a personalised Provision Plan
• Support the development of communication and interaction skills, including language development
• Help the pupil to engage positively with peers and adults
• Promote cognition and learning across curriculum areas such as reading, writing and maths
• Plan and adapt provision to meet sensory and learning needs
• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Show initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Job description

St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School in Knowsley is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN to support a pupil in year 5 under an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This temporary position is 25 hours per week across 46 weeks per year (term time with a workback element).

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver a personalised Provision Plan and promote independence and communication development.