Primary Teaching Assistant — SEND & Inclusion

Southampton City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Tanners Brook is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children across the Early Years and Key Stages 1 and 2, including those with high needs/SEND. You will work under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCO, promoting inclusion and helping pupils access the curriculum.

This role also involves being part of the lunchtime Play Team, supporting outdoor play and learning (OPAL). The successful candidate will need strong literacy and numeracy, patience, resilience, and the ability

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children.
• Willing to work with children across the primary age range.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Desire to raise standards of attainment and aspiration.

Responsibilities

• Work with the SENDCO and class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of students across The Early Years, Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Promote student independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Give support to children, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Tanners Brook is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children across the Early Years and Key Stages 1 and 2, including those with high needs/SEND. You will work under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCO, promoting inclusion and helping pupils access the curriculum.

This role also involves being part of the lunchtime Play Team, supporting outdoor play and learning (OPAL). The successful candidate will need strong literacy and numeracy, patience, resilience, and the ability