Compassionate Teaching Assistant - Special Needs Support

Wyvern Academy; Nottington; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wyvern Academy, part of the Southern Education Trust, is committed to making lives better by creating an environment where every child can shine. We support pupils aged 2 to 19 with learning difficulties, autism, physical and sensory disabilities and healthcare needs.

Join a collaborative, inclusive team focused on progress that can look different for each pupil, with real opportunities to make a difference in their lives and futures.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is helpful, but resilience, compassion and willingness to learn are what matter most.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, including the ability to adapt when things don't go to plan.
• Thrives in a team, values honesty and isn't afraid of tough moments—because they're part of the journey.
• A positive energy and a sense of humour — because you'll need both.

Responsabilités

• Support pupils in ways that are truly individual to them - often one-to-one, sometimes in small groups, and always with empathy.
• Deliver personalised learning for pupils whose communication, sensory or behavioural needs may require patience, consistency, and adaptability.
• Help pupils manage big emotions, sensory needs, and moments of overwhelm - calmly, safely and with compassion.
• Create a supportive, predictable environment where pupils feel safe to try, fail, try again, and grow.
• Keep the day running smoothly, even when plans change suddenly (as they often do).
• Celebrate every breakthrough - even if it took three attempts, two plan-Bs, and a deep breath to get there.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and colleagues to support each pupil's programme of learning and care.
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect, supported by full training.
• Bring curiosity, positivity and creativity into lessons through sensory activities, structured play, music and humour.

Connaissances

Patience

Calm under pressure

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Compassion

Willingness to learn

Positive energy

Sense of humour

Description du poste

Wyvern Academy, part of the Southern Education Trust, is committed to making lives better by creating an environment where every child can shine. We support pupils aged 2 to 19 with learning difficulties, autism, physical and sensory disabilities and healthcare needs.

Join a collaborative, inclusive team focused on progress that can look different for each pupil, with real opportunities to make a difference in their lives and futures.