Empowering SEND Teaching Assistant for Growth and Inclusion

St Josephs; Orrell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development

Training opportunities

Access to wider professional networks

Job summary

St Josephs in England is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our small, nurturing school on a part-time, term-time basis. You will provide high-quality support for children with SEND, helping them access learning with confidence.

The role offers flexibility to support after-school club provisions and requires excellent communication, literacy and numeracy, along with patience and a collaborative, team-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification or have comparable relevant experience, ideally of at least two years.
• Have experience of, or a genuine passion for, supporting children with SEND and additional needs.
• Have excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Hold high expectations and firmly believe that every child can succeed, flourish and make progress.
• Are nurturing, patient, adaptable and able to build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Understand that behaviour can be a form of communication and can respond calmly and positively to children's individual needs.
• Are committed to developing children's independence rather than creating reliance on adult support.
• Work successfully as part of a team and communicate confidently and professionally with colleagues, families and children.
• Will actively model and contribute to our school's values, ethos and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support for children with SEND to access learning.
• Support after-school club provision when required.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to monitor progress and plan next steps.
• Model positive behaviour and promote an inclusive culture within the school.

Skills

SEND support

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

St Josephs in England is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our small, nurturing school on a part-time, term-time basis. You will provide high-quality support for children with SEND, helping them access learning with confidence.

The role offers flexibility to support after-school club provisions and requires excellent communication, literacy and numeracy, along with patience and a collaborative, team-focused approach.