Higher Level Needs Assistant (1:1 support)

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

St James' CofE Primary School in the West Midlands is recruiting a Higher Level Needs Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a Year 1 pupil with SEND, collaborating with the class teacher to foster learning, communication, emotional wellbeing and independence.

The post is temporary, term-time only, 30 hours per week, with funding linked to the pupil’s EHCP. A satisfactory DBS check is required before appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Calm, nurturing and patient manner.
• Ability to tailor activities to a child's interests and needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a Year 1 pupil with SEND.
• Work closely with the class teacher.
• Support the child's learning, communication and independence.
• Plan and deliver personalised, play-based activities.
• Support outdoor exploration and learning.

Skills

Calm, nurturing, patient

Build trusting relationships

Design engaging activities

Outdoor learning

Job description

This Higher Level Needs Assistant post is at St James' CofE Primary School, providing one-to-one support for a Year 1 pupil with SEND alongside the class teacher. The work centres on the child's learning, communication, emotional wellbeing and independence, delivered through personalised, play-based and outdoor activities. The post is temporary and term-time only for 30 hours a week, with funding tied to the pupil's EHCP. A satisfactory DBS criminal records check is required before appointment is confirmed.

What the job involves

• Provide one-to-one support for a Year 1 pupil with SEND
• Work closely with the class teacher
• Support the child's learning
• Support the child's communication
• Support the child's emotional wellbeing
• Support the child's independence
• Plan and deliver personalised, play-based activities
• Support outdoor exploration and learning

Experience

• Experience supporting children with SEND

Skills & knowledge

• Calm, nurturing and patient manner
• Ability to build trusting relationships with a child
• Ability to create engaging activities tailored to a child's interests and needsli>
• Enjoys outdoor learning

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory DBS criminal records check before appointment is confirmed

Other

• Works well as part of a team

Nice to have

• Experience with EHCPs
• Experience with sensory regulation
• Experience with nature-based learning