1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Wellington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

On-site catering

Gym facilities

Cycle to work

Free tea and coffee

Training & development

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support children with SEND in a supportive school environment. You will work closely with teachers and the SENDCo to help pupils progress.

The role emphasises safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing, with access to high-quality CPD, pension provisions, wellbeing support, and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with SEND.
• High expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and development.
• Builds positive relationships and supports emotional wellbeing.
• Works effectively with teachers, SENDCo, parents and external professionals.
• Patient, resilient, adaptable and committed to inclusion.
• Calm and encouraging approach.
• Believes that every child can succeed.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and sharing ideas.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Skills

SEND support experience

High expectations for pupil progress

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Commitment to safeguarding

Calm and encouraging approach

Inclusion and wellbeing focus

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Has high expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children and supports their emotional wellbeing.
• Works effectively with teachers, the SENDCo, parents and external professionals.
• Is patient, resilient, adaptable and committed to inclusion.
• Has a calm and encouraging approach.
• Believes that every child can succeed.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and sharing ideas.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Can Offer:

• Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues.
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn.
• High-quality training and professional development opportunities.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
• Employee benefits through the Blackdown Education Partnership.
• The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to a child's life.

What the school offers its staff

What you can expect from us:

Eligibility to join excellent pension scheme.

Option to make additional voluntary contributions to pension for local government pension scheme members which can help boost retirement benefits.

Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities.

Trust wide charity events designed to encourage our people to participate in meaningful activities.

Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and personal issues.

Flexible working opportunities.

Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our ‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better work/life balance.

Free car parking.

On site catering facilities, all of which provide healthy and nutritious meals at a low cost.

Gym membership. Many of our schools have on-site gyms, the use of which is available to employees at a discounted rate.

Cycle to work scheme which enables employees to purchase a bike and accessories for their commute to work.

Free tea and coffee.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.