SEN TA

Academics; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking an experienced teaching assistant to support pupils on a 1:1 basis in Portsmouth, working with children who have additional needs and speech and language challenges. The role covers Early Years and KS1/KS2 within local schools.

The candidate should have experience with SEN and be able to adapt materials to Personal Plans, collaborating with the class teacher, SEN coordinator, and external professionals to promote inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Experience in Early Years or KS1/KS2.
• Ability to modify learning materials to support Personal Plans.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups to access the curriculum.
• Liaise with class teachers and SEN coordinators to plan and review support.
• Assist during lunchtimes and breaks as directed.
• Help adapt resources for individual learning plans and targets.
• Support social skills development and positive peer interactions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong verbal & written

Literacy & numeracy

Basic computing

ICT for SEN

Team collaboration

Parent liaison

Makaton/PECS experience

Job description

I am actively looking to recuit an experienced teaching assistants to work on a 1:1 basis with children that have addition needs.

I am looking for experienced teaching assistants to work in early years, key stage one and two.

Previous experience of working with children is essential, preferably with those who have special educational needs relating to speech and language communication needs or experience in Early Years or key stage 1 and 2 provisions.

The schools will be in Portsmouth

The successful candidate will be expected to :

• Be aware of the needs of pupils with speech and language communication needs
• Maintain a high level of support for the child's needs.
• Be willing to learn how to adapt and modify learning materials
• Have experience of alternative methods of communication; ie Makaton or PECS.
• Provide a high level of support to enable the child to have access to the planned Early Years curriculum.
• Help the child to develop social skills and appropriate interactions with his peers.
• Work closely with and be accountable to the class teacher, who will give guidance on the nature and extent of the support and supervision.
• Support the child at lunchtime and break times as directed on the timetable.
• Develop a good relationship with the other children in the class by encouraging and motivating.
• Follow all school policies and treat all school matters as confidential.
• Plan and review regularly with the class teacher.
• Meet regularly with the SEN co-ordinator, contribute to Personal Plans.
• Liaise with a range of professionals external to the school.
• Attend appropriate Inset.

Person Specification:

• Have a professional approach to all aspects of school life
• Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Have appropriate levels of literacy and numeracy.
• Have basic ability in computing.
• Be able to modify resources to support personal plans
• Have experience of ICT resources to support SEN children
• Have extensive experience of parent liaison
• Be able to work effectively as part of a successful team and show initiative.
• Have experience of working with primary aged children, particularly those with special educational needs.
• Have a caring, cheerful and conscientious disposition.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.