Peripatetic SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in the East Midlands is seeking dedicated individuals to support children with Special Educational Needs. Candidates must possess qualifications like NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants and be passionate about fostering learning and development. The role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to safeguarding children. Transform the lives of children and make a meaningful impact in their education.

Benefits

High-quality professional development

Career development opportunities

Supportive staff and community

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Able to develop learning resources to aid understanding.
• Understanding child development principles.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with children with Special Educational Needs.
• Support children’s learning in educational settings.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers.

Skills

Passion for working with children with Special Educational Needs

Understanding and effective strategies for learning barriers

Experience developing learning resources

Awareness of child development

Experience with children relevant to school age

Effective communication skills

NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

EYFS Level 3 qualification

Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 1

Complete Teaching Assistant Induction Programme

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidates will have:

• A passion and commitment to working with children with Special Educational Needs and Early Years
• Understanding of the barriers to learning that children with special educational needs may face and be able to use effective strategies to support them
• Experience of developing learning resources that scaffold and support learning
• Awareness of child development and knowledge of how children learn
• Experience of Working with or caring for children of a relevant age to those in the school
• Communication skills to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers
• NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• EYFS Level 3 qualification
• Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 1 of the National Qualification & Credit Framework
• Completion of Department for Education Teaching Assistant Induction Programme (or to complete within first term)

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to be part of our team, who are committed to educational excellence
• friendly and supportive staff, parents and trustees
• a commitment to high quality professional development
• opportunity for future career development & progression within the Trust’s portfolio of schools and most importantly
• the chance to transform the lives of children and really make a difference

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.