Higher Level Teaching Assistant: 1:1 SEND Support

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Pathways into teaching

Career development

Job summary

Ashlawn School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a focus on emotional regulation and engagement.

You will work alongside class teachers, the pastoral team and the SEND department, providing 1:1 and small-group interventions, in-class assistance and referrals when concerns arise. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with emotional or behavioural needs.
• Able to liaise with external professionals confidently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke interventions tailored to individual student needs
• Provide targeted 1:1 support for students
• Run small-group sessions
• Provide in-class assistance to promote emotional regulation, resilience and engagement in learning
• Identify concerns and make referrals to external agencies
• Liaise with educational psychologists, counselling services, Early Help and other external partners, advocating for each child's needs
• Work with class teachers, the pastoral team and the SEND department

Skills

External liaison

Job description

Ashlawn School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a focus on emotional regulation and engagement.

You will work alongside class teachers, the pastoral team and the SEND department, providing 1:1 and small-group interventions, in-class assistance and referrals when concerns arise. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required; visa sponsorship is not available.