1:1 TA

Academics Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Portsmouth is seeking experienced teaching assistants to work 1:1 with children who have additional needs. The role covers early years, KS1 and KS2, with emphasis on speech and language needs and SEN support.

You will work closely with the class teacher, adapt materials, support communication methods such as Makaton or PECS, and help pupils access the curriculum while promoting social interaction and inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, especially those with SEN.
• Experience with speech and language needs or related training is desirable.
• Experience in Early Years or KS1/KS2 settings preferred.
• Familiarity with Makaton or PECS is advantageous.
• Able to liaise with parents and external professionals effectively.
• Good ICT skills and ability to support SEN resources.

Responsibilities

• Be aware of the needs of pupils with speech and language communication needs.
• Maintain a high level of support for the child’s needs.
• Be willing to adapt and modify learning materials.
• Support access to the Early Years curriculum.
• Help the child develop social skills and interactions with peers.
• Work closely with the class teacher and follow guidance on support and supervision.
• Support the child at lunchtime and break times.
• Develop positive relationships with other children and encourage engagement.
• Follow all school policies and maintain confidentiality.
• Plan and review regularly with the class teacher.
• Meet regularly with the SEN co-ordinator and contribute to Personal Plans.
• Liaise with external professionals and attend Inset sessions.

Skills

SEN experience

Speech and language support

Early Years experience

KS1/KS2 experience

Makaton/PECS

Parent liaison

ICT for SEN

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy

Team player

Planning & review with teacher

Job description

I am actively looking to recuit an experienced teaching assistants to work on a 1:1 basis with children that have addition needs.

I am looking for experienced teaching assistants to work in early years, key stage one and two.

Previous experience of working with children is essential, preferably with those who have special educational needs relating to speech and language communication needs or experience in Early Years or key stage 1 and 2 provisions.

The schools will be in Portsmouth

The successful candidate will be expected to :

• Be aware of the needs of pupils with speech and language communication needs
• Maintain a high level of support for the child's needs.
• Be willing to learn how to adapt and modify learning materials
• Have experience of alternative methods of communication; ie Makaton or PECS.
• Provide a high level of support to enable the child to have access to the planned Early Years curriculum.
• Help the child to develop social skills and appropriate interactions with his peers.
• Work closely with and be accountable to the class teacher, who will give guidance on the nature and extent of the support and supervision.
• Support the child at lunchtime and break times as directed on the timetable.
• Develop a good relationship with the other children in the class by encouraging and motivating.
• Follow all school policies and treat all school matters as confidential.
• Plan and review regularly with the class teacher.
• Meet regularly with the SEN co-ordinator, contribute to Personal Plans.
• Liaise with a range of professionals external to the school.
• Attend appropriate Inset.

Person Specification:

• Have a professional approach to all aspects of school life
• Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Have appropriate levels of literacy and numeracy.
• Have basic ability in computing.
• Be able to modify resources to support personal plans
• Have experience of ICT resources to support SEN children
• Have extensive experience of parent liaison
• Be able to work effectively as part of a successful team and show initiative.
• Have experience of working with primary aged children, particularly those with special educational needs.
• Have a caring, cheerful and conscientious disposition.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.