KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant — Nurture Early Learners

Desian Education; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay

Company pension

Full holiday entitlement

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Desian Education is recruiting a compassionate KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND across Years 1 and 2. You will work with teachers and the SENCO to deliver tailored support in the classroom and through targeted interventions, helping children access learning and develop essential early skills.

You will support literacy, numeracy, social development and daily learning, fostering a positive, inclusive environment and promoting safeguarding and wellbeing for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND within a school setting.
• Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Have a good understanding of a range of special educational needs.
• Be patient, empathetic and passionate about supporting children to succeed.
• Be confident managing behaviour and promoting positive outcomes.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for KS1 pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with early literacy and numeracy development.
• Assist with classroom activities and targeted interventions.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Support children with additional needs including ASC, ADHD, speech and language needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Create an inclusive, nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage engagement and progress throughout the day.

Skills

1:1 support

Small groups

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Classroom activities

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

SEND experience

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Desian Education is recruiting a compassionate KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND across Years 1 and 2. You will work with teachers and the SENCO to deliver tailored support in the classroom and through targeted interventions, helping children access learning and develop essential early skills.

You will support literacy, numeracy, social development and daily learning, fostering a positive, inclusive environment and promoting safeguarding and wellbeing for all pupils.