Impactful SEN Teaching Assistant (Casual)

eTeach UK Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking (Limited spaces)

Annual incremental pay increases

Defined benefit pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eyecare voucher scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Dental support

Gym discount

Be part of Discovery Schools Trust

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ash Field Academy is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for casual engagement to support pupils with complex needs and disabilities. The role involves adapting activities to access a broad curriculum and working under teachers' guidance to support learning and wellbeing.

The position is part of Discovery Schools Trust and offers a range of staff benefits and an annual salary aligned to Grade 7 pay points (£26,832–£28,146 per annum full-time). Casual hours to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification (e.g., Teaching Assistant awards, English/Maths GCSE (A*-C or 9-4)).
• Experience with children of relevant age group.
• Ability to plan work and exercise initiative and independent action.
• Ability to relate well to adults and children, understanding learning difficulties and needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide specialist support to pupils with disabilities, SEN, sensory impairments and complex needs to access a broad curriculum by modifying learning activities.
• Support pupils' social wellbeing and adapt activities to enable curriculum access under guidance of teachers.
• Assess, record and report development and attainment using specialist knowledge.
• Support parents to understand their children’s complex needs and provide sound advice.
• Supervise individuals or groups in various settings, monitor conduct and behaviour.

Skills

Experience working with children

Plan work and initiative

Relate to adults and children

Education

NVQ level 2 / Teaching Assistant equivalent

GCSE English/Maths A*-C or 9-4

Job description

Ash Field Academy is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for casual engagement to support pupils with complex needs and disabilities. The role involves adapting activities to access a broad curriculum and working under teachers' guidance to support learning and wellbeing.

The position is part of Discovery Schools Trust and offers a range of staff benefits and an annual salary aligned to Grade 7 pay points (£26,832–£28,146 per annum full-time). Casual hours to be confirmed.