Part Time SEN Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Broadwas CofE Aided Primary School in Worcestershire is seeking a part-time, fixed-term assistant to support one pupil with SEN. You’ll work closely with the class teacher to enable access to learning, support social and emotional development and help the pupil achieve alongside peers. A satisfactory DBS check is required before appointment.

Desirable qualities include patience, teamwork, adaptability and creativity, with experience of 1:1 support in a primary setting being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Understanding of positive behaviour management techniques
• Strong commitment to teamwork
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Initiative and creativity

Responsibilities

• Support one pupil with SEN to access education alongside their peers
• Work closely with the class teacher to meet the pupil's social, emotional and educational needs
• Help and inspire the pupil to achieve

Skills

Positive behaviour management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Initiative and creativity

Job description

This fixed-term, term-time post supports one pupil with special educational needs at Broadwas CofE Aided Primary School, a maintained school run by Worcestershire County Council. The core of the work is helping that pupil access education alongside their peers, working closely with the class teacher on their social, emotional and educational needs. It is 1:1 support, with hours part time and to be agreed. Appointment is conditional on a satisfactory criminal records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

What the job involves

• Support one pupil with SEN to access education alongside their peers
• Work closely with the class teacher to meet the pupil's social, emotional and educational needs
• Help and inspire the pupil to achieve

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of positive behaviour management techniques
• Strong commitment to teamwork
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Initiative and creativity

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory DBS criminal records check before appointment is confirmed

Other

• Patience, enthusiasm and a caring attitude
• Desire to nurture children
• High expectations of all children, academically and socially
• Belief in a rounded education with all curriculum areas valued
• Desire to help children find their unique talents
• Commitment to promoting good outcomes for all children and supporting the school's Christian vision

Nice to have

• Experience of working 1:1 with a child
• Experience of working in a primary school setting

What’s offered

• A caring and welcoming atmosphere
• Varied work with no two days the same
• Supportive staff, parents and governors
• Opportunities for future professional development