Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant — Inclusive Support

North East Combined Authority; North East; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Staff wellbeing services

Career progression within the trust

Recognition of staff contributions

Impact on children’s lives

Job summary

Connect Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join Pelton Primary School. You will support pupils with SEND and work closely with teachers to enable access to learning, build confidence and independence, and foster a nurturing classroom environment.

The role involves delivering targeted interventions, promoting pupil wellbeing and progression, and forming positive relationships with families and colleagues within a supportive trust setting.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children in a school setting and with SEND.
• Excellent communication skills and a patient, nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of needs including ASC, SEMH and communication needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised support.
• Help create a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Promote pupils' independence, wellbeing and progress.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Skills

A Level 3 - Supporting Teaching & Lear

GCSE English & Maths

SEND experience

Strong communication

Education

Level 3 TA qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Connect Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join Pelton Primary School. You will support pupils with SEND and work closely with teachers to enable access to learning, build confidence and independence, and foster a nurturing classroom environment.

The role involves delivering targeted interventions, promoting pupil wellbeing and progression, and forming positive relationships with families and colleagues within a supportive trust setting.