Empowering Teaching Assistant for SEND & Reading

Barnehurst Infant School; Erith; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Barnehurst Infant School is looking for a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils, including those with SEND, in a busy primary setting. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, help pupils stay engaged, read aloud, and prepare learning spaces and displays to showcase pupil work.

You will collaborate with teachers, support staff, and parents to foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment, upholding safeguarding standards and building strong relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils across the primary curriculum.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is advantageous.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to support learning activities.

Responsabilités

• Provide 1:1 and group support, helping pupils understand and complete tasks.
• Listen to children read, read to them, and bring stories to life.
• Prepare classrooms and learning spaces for activities, and create displays.
• Support pupils who struggle to engage with learning and manage behaviour calmly.
• Offer emotional support and keep staff informed of concerns.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to meet individual pupil needs.

Connaissances

1:1 support

Small group support

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Relationship building

Adaptability

Description du poste

Barnehurst Infant School is looking for a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils, including those with SEND, in a busy primary setting. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, help pupils stay engaged, read aloud, and prepare learning spaces and displays to showcase pupil work.

You will collaborate with teachers, support staff, and parents to foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment, upholding safeguarding standards and building strong relationships.