KS1 Teaching Assistant with SEND Support & Lunch Duty

The Abbey; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbey Mead Primary Academy in Leicester is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming team. The role supports teaching and learning across Key Stage 1, including targeted support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to build inclusive learning experiences, applying curriculum knowledge and safeguarding best practices.

Qualifications

• Awareness of National Curriculum and learning programmes.
• Knowledge of factors affecting how pupils learn.
• Experience with children in the relevant age group (Key Stage 1).
• Ability to apply knowledge and training in a practical classroom context.
• Awareness of safeguarding and child protection issues (Desirable).
• Ability to work with vulnerable pupils and their families.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to changing situations.
• Be able to work as part of a team; start date subject to DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom across Key Stage 1.
• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND.
• Assist teachers with planning and activities to meet learning goals.
• Support safeguarding and pupil welfare as needed.
• Collaborate with the team to create an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

SEND awareness

Teamwork

Classroom support

Adaptability

Safeguarding awareness

Pupil focus

Flexible communication

Education

Tools

Job description

Abbey Mead Primary Academy in Leicester is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming team. The role supports teaching and learning across Key Stage 1, including targeted support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to build inclusive learning experiences, applying curriculum knowledge and safeguarding best practices.