Impactful SEND Teaching Assistant - Part-Time 31.75hrs

The Methodist Church in Britain; Taunton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Induction & progression

EAP

Health benefits

Family leave options

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Kingsmead Academy in Taunton is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support students with learning, communication and social needs under the SENDCO within a small team. The role covers in-class support, wider school supervision, and preparing learning resources with teaching staff.

You will promote positive behaviour, independence and resilience, and differentiate for varied needs including SEND, contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Teaching Assistant role and how support enables learning.
• Patience, empathy and active listening with students.
• Confidence supporting students one-to-one and in small groups.
• Strong communication with colleagues, parents, carers and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-to-one and in small groups to access the curriculum and make progress
• Provide care and supervision for students in classrooms and across the wider school
• Work with teaching staff to prepare learning resources and activities
• Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment
• Differentiate and adapt support for students with widely varying abilities, including SEND
• Promote positive behaviour, independence, self-esteem and resilience
• Work under the guidance of the SENDCO as part of a small team
• Contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment where students can thrive

Skills

Understanding of TA role

Patience & empathy

One-to-one & small group support

Strong communication with staff/colle

Adaptability for SEND needs

Organisation, literacy & numeracy

Job description

Kingsmead Academy in Taunton is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support students with learning, communication and social needs under the SENDCO within a small team. The role covers in-class support, wider school supervision, and preparing learning resources with teaching staff.

You will promote positive behaviour, independence and resilience, and differentiate for varied needs including SEND, contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment.