Level 2 SEND 1:1 teaching assistant

Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School is seeking a compassionate Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional learning needs and specialist medical needs. You will help the pupil access learning, feel safe and build confidence.

The role requires calm, nurturing approaches, 1:1 support and small group interventions, close collaboration with the class teacher, SENDCo and professionals, and accurate record-keeping of progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Has proven experience of supporting pupils with SEND using calm, consistent and nurturing approaches.
• Willing to undertake training to provide safe, confident support for a pupil with specialist medical needs.
• Observes, records and reports on progress and wellbeing with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured 1:1 support and, where appropriate, small group interventions.
• Adapt teaching materials and activities to ensure learning is accessible and engaging.
• Support emotional wellbeing and build positive relationships with the pupil and colleagues.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENDCo and external professionals and maintain confidential records.

Skills

SEND support

Calm & nurturing

Adaptability

Teamwork

Observation & reporting

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and committed Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a child with additional learning needs and specialist medical needs, helping them to access learning, feel safe and develop confidence.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has proven experience of supporting pupils with SEND using calm, consistent and nurturing approaches.
• Has the skills to support a child with specialist medical needs, following their individual healthcare plan and agreed procedures, and is willing to undertake the specific training required to provide safe, confident support.
• Demonstrates patience, understanding and flexibility, adapting their approach to the child’s needs, pace of learning and readiness to engage.
• Understands adaptive teaching and can work with the class teacher to prepare resources and adapt teaching materials and activities so that learning is accessible, meaningful and appropriately challenging.
• Can support a child’s emotional wellbeing using reassuring, nurturing approaches to help them feel secure, manage their emotions and build positive relationships.
• Is confident in delivering structured 1:1 support and, where appropriate, small group interventions to support academic, social and emotional development.
• Works effectively as part of a team, responding positively to guidance from the class teacher, SENDCo and relevant professionals, while using their own initiative appropriately.
• Can observe, record and report on the child’s progress, wellbeing and needs, maintaining accurate records and sharing concerns promptly.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external professionals, treating sensitive information confidentially.
• Shows resilience and a commitment to promoting the child’s dignity, inclusion and growing independence.
• Is flexible, reflective and willing to contribute fully to the wider life and ethos of our inclusive church school community.