Dedicated SEND Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Pension scheme (Teacher/Local Gov)

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Littleover Community School in Derby is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with the SENDCo and teaching staff to promote student progress, wellbeing and an engaging learning environment.

The role requires a proactive, flexible and collaborative approach, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and upholding the school’s ethos and values.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient ability to cater for individual student needs (social, emotional, communication, language and learning).
• Able to support teachers in class with high quality teaching.
• Capable of working in partnership with teachers and parents.
• High expectations of students’ attainment and behaviour.
• Hard‑working, flexible and a good team player.
• Preferably some experience of working with students with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning, promoting student progress and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a positive and engaging school environment.
• Collaborate with the SENDCo, teaching staff and wider school team.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

Littleover Community School in Derby is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with the SENDCo and teaching staff to promote student progress, wellbeing and an engaging learning environment.

The role requires a proactive, flexible and collaborative approach, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and upholding the school’s ethos and values.