Empowering Teaching Assistant for SEND: EYFS–KS2

SAMpeople; Gateshead; Híbrido; GBP 23.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

LGPS pension

Cycle to Work

Salary Extras discounts

Wellbeing Day

Eye care scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Cedars Academy in Gateshead is seeking Teaching Assistants to support children with complex needs and to work within a supportive class team. No formal TA qualifications required, but experience through care, community work or supporting family members is welcomed.

Training and mentoring will be provided to pursue TA qualifications. The role covers early years to Key Stage 2, with induction and ongoing development.

Formación

• Good literacy and numeracy for the role.
• Experience supporting or building positive relationships with others.
• Patient and emotionally resilient, able to stay calm.
• Understanding every child has unique strengths and needs.
• Willingness to learn about SEND through training.

Responsabilidades

• Build warm, trusting and professional relationships so every child feels safe, valued and understood.
• Support children to access learning, develop communication and confidence, and become as independent as possible.
• Respond calmly and consistently to behaviour that may challenge, seeking to understand what children are communicating.
• Support personal care, health and physical wellbeing with dignity and respect, following individual plans and training.
• Work closely with the class teacher and team, sharing what you notice about children's learning, progress and wellbeing.
• Help prepare and look after classrooms, outdoor areas and therapeutic spaces.
• Join in with school life, including trips, activities and daily routines.

Conocimientos

Good literacy and numeracy

Experience supporting children with S​

Warm, patient and emotionally resonant

Willingness to learn about SEND

Strong communication and teamwork

Educación

Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3)

GCSE English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2)

Descripción del empleo

Cedars Academy in Gateshead is seeking Teaching Assistants to support children with complex needs and to work within a supportive class team. No formal TA qualifications required, but experience through care, community work or supporting family members is welcomed.

Training and mentoring will be provided to pursue TA qualifications. The role covers early years to Key Stage 2, with induction and ongoing development.