KS1 Teaching Assistant: Supportive Primary SEND/ASC Role

Inspire EHC; Gamlingay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire EHC is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in the Gamlingay area of Cambridgeshire. The role supports pupils across Key Stage 1 and may involve flexibility across year groups to meet school needs.

You will work with teachers to deliver day-to-day learning, support individual pupils, including those with ASC, promote positive behaviour, and help children build confidence and social skills. DBS check is required and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and enthusiastic about supporting children.
• Genuine interest in working in a primary school environment.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience or interest in supporting children with SEND/ASC (ASC).
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Calm, adaptable and able to respond to changing needs.
• Team player in a teaching/support team.
• Has an enhanced Adult & Child DBS on update service.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers with classroom activities and day-to-day learning.
• Working predominantly with pupils across KS1 and may support across year groups.
• Providing general classroom and individual pupil support as required.
• Supporting children with additional needs, including ASC.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and participation.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Creating a safe, calm and supportive learning environment.
• Adapting approach to meet individual needs and working with school staff.

Job description

Inspire EHC is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in the Gamlingay area of Cambridgeshire. The role supports pupils across Key Stage 1 and may involve flexibility across year groups to meet school needs.

You will work with teachers to deliver day-to-day learning, support individual pupils, including those with ASC, promote positive behaviour, and help children build confidence and social skills. DBS check is required and sponsorship is not available.