Empowering SEND Support Teaching Assistant – Primary

Waterside Primary School; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

DiscountForTeachers Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Waterside Primary School in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a caring SEND Support Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming primary school. You will provide individual and small-group support to help children access learning, build confidence and independence, and thrive in our inclusive environment.

The role requires experience with children, ideally in a primary or SEND setting, a patient and positive approach, and the ability to work well in a team while using your initiative.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children, ideally within a primary or SEND setting.
• Is passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Is patient, caring and understanding.
• Has a positive and inclusive approach to learning.
• Can work effectively as part of a team while also using their own initiative.
• Is reliable, enthusiastic and committed to making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to children with SEND.
• Help children access learning, develop confidence and independence.
• Work alongside teachers and the school team to support pupil progress.

Skills

Childcare experience

SEND experience

Relationship building

Patience & empathy

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Waterside Primary School in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a caring SEND Support Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming primary school. You will provide individual and small-group support to help children access learning, build confidence and independence, and thrive in our inclusive environment.

The role requires experience with children, ideally in a primary or SEND setting, a patient and positive approach, and the ability to work well in a team while using your initiative.