EYFS & SEN Teaching Assistant — SEND Support

The Gates Primary; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN-focused environment

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Job summary

The Gates Primary School in Westhoughton is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SEN for a permanent, 32.5 hours per week role. Salary starts at £19,718 per annum plus SEN allowance.

The successful candidate will support learners across the EYFS and assist children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Autism and sensory processing difficulties in a caring, inclusive environment. We value a proactive, reflective practitioner who can work with individuals and small groups and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2, BTEC Level 2, or equivalent in Teaching Assistant / Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• ELKLAN training (or equivalent) in Speech, Language and Communication support.
• Training or experience in supporting children with Autism (or equivalent SEND training).
• First Aid Training.
• Attention for Learning/Attention for Autism training.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in EYFS and assist early development activities.
• Assist children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Autism and sensory processing difficulties.
• Work within a multi-agency approach to support children and families.
• Extend and support young children's learning in a language-rich environment.
• Support individuals and small groups inside and outside the classroom.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and ongoing professional development.

Skills

EYFS experience

SLCN experience

Autism experience

Multi-agency working

Inclusive language-rich environment

Support individuals & small groups

Education

NVQ Level 2 / BTEC Level 2 Teaching Assistant

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

ELKLAN training

Job description

The Gates Primary School in Westhoughton is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SEN for a permanent, 32.5 hours per week role. Salary starts at £19,718 per annum plus SEN allowance.

The successful candidate will support learners across the EYFS and assist children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Autism and sensory processing difficulties in a caring, inclusive environment. We value a proactive, reflective practitioner who can work with individuals and small groups and