SEN Support Assistant – Inclusive Learning Champion

MyNewTerm; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust in Gloucester is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of SEND needs. You will work under the SENCo and class teachers to implement strategies, monitor progress and provide targeted in-class support.

Experience with EHCPs, dyslexia, ADHD or autism is useful. The role involves small group work, personal care support where required, and collaboration with parents and external professionals to raise attainment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of the school’s SEN Policy and Inclusion Policy and practice through effective classroom practice.
• Attend in-service training provided by the school or local authority.
• Attend school team meetings and meetings with external agencies and prepare reports if required.
• Provide in-class support for identified SEND students or small groups, including specialist subject support as appropriate.
• Understand needs, outcomes and provision in EHCPs/My Plans and adapt classroom support accordingly.
• Develop effective relationships with parents of SEND students to discuss progress and provision.
• Implement advice from Advisory Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, CAMHS.
• Maintain knowledge of difficulties affecting pupils (dyslexia, ADHD, autism, etc.).
• Work with SENCO and class teachers to identify strategies for students facing difficulty accessing curriculum.
• Support students of all abilities to make progress across the curriculum and promote independence.
• Assist in behaviour management in the classroom.
• Deliver small group interventions and lead small group work for identified students (e.g. reading schemes, phonics, numeracy).
• Develop and lead small group work under direction of Heads of Year or SENCo and contribute to paperwork.
• Assist in producing teaching materials, differentiating resources as needed.
• Use assessment data to inform support and prioritise help.
• Provide personal care support for students with medical needs (following training) and assist with physio/ transferring as appropriate.
• Provide after-school support for identified students as part of Key Stage 4 SEND support or Homework Club.
• Contribute to daily line up routine and Tutor Time Reading Programme.
• Provide regular feedback to the class teacher and SENCo or line manager.
• Use systems for recording and monitoring students with behavioural and learning difficulties (e.g. Provision Map).
• Monitor progress and support requirements ahead of SEN reviews or parent meetings.
• Undertake assessments and provide data to relevant staff for analysis.
• Support identified students undertaking tests/exams and enable access arrangements.
• Participate in school initiatives and professional learning; contribute to the life of the school community.

Job description

Greenshaw Learning Trust in Gloucester is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of SEND needs. You will work under the SENCo and class teachers to implement strategies, monitor progress and provide targeted in-class support.

Experience with EHCPs, dyslexia, ADHD or autism is useful. The role involves small group work, personal care support where required, and collaboration with parents and external professionals to raise attainment.