SEN LSA - Interventions

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses via The National College

Competitive pay

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming primary school in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, seeking a Teaching Assistant to join from January and deliver targeted interventions across core subjects. You will support phonics, reading, writing and numeracy, helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve individual targets.

You will monitor progress and feed back to teachers, working with SENCO to tailor support and foster confidence and positive attitudes towards learning.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or delivering learning interventions.
• Good understanding of KS1 and KS2.
• Confident supporting English and Maths.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, proactive and adaptable to learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions in Maths and English.
• Support pupils with phonics, reading, writing and numeracy.
• Help pupils close learning gaps and meet targets.
• Monitor and record pupil progress; provide feedback to teachers.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCO to identify learning needs and adjust support.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive attitudes to learning.
• Create a supportive and engaging classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

KS1/KS2 knowledge

Phonics support

Communication skills

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Intervention Support | Dunstabe, Bedfordshire | January Start

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Dunstable, Bedfordshire looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team from January.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children's learning and development, with a particular focus on delivering targeted interventions to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence in the classroom.

Whether you have previous experience delivering interventions or are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to develop your skills further, we'd love to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions across core subjects, including Maths and English.
• Supporting pupils who need additional help with phonics, reading, writing and numeracy.
• Helping children close learning gaps and achieve their individual targets.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Working closely with teachers and the SENCO to identify learning needs and adapt support accordingly.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Creating a supportive and engaging environment where every child feels valued.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or delivering learning interventions.
• Has a good understanding of primary education, particularly KS1 and KS2.
• Is confident supporting children with English and Maths.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is patient, proactive and able to adapt their approach to different learning needs.
• Can work independently as well as part of a wider teaching team.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is happy to apply for one.

Why join Tradewind?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College.
• A dedicated consultant who knows the local schools.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent and flexible work.
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.If you're passionate about helping children make progress, build confidence and overcome barriers to learning, we'd love to hear from you!