SEN Teaching Assistant

THE PROPELLER ACADEMY TRUST; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

CPD and training

Paid wellbeing days

On-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

LGPS pension

Refer-a-friend up to £500

Job summary

The Propeller Academy Trust is seeking caring, motivated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEND at Fitzwaryn School and its satellite provision. You will help with learning activities, therapies and IEP targets, and assist with enrichment outings while fostering wellbeing and independence.

GCSE English and maths are required, and experience with EHCPs is a plus. Flexible hours including part-time options may be available to cover essential start and end times.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people (school, care, youth work).
• Calm, patient, motivated and a strong team player.
• Experience with EHCPs or additional needs is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD in classroom and across school.
• Assist with learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets.
• Support enrichment activities (swimming, PE, visits, horseback riding).
• Provide personal and intimate care when needed.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and therapists.

Skills

Special needs support

Calm & patient

Team player

Flexible hours

Education

GCSE English & maths

Job description

Working pattern: 8:45-15:15 Monday-Friday, including a 30 minutes unpaid lunch break. We support flexible working and will consider part-time hours, as long as availability includes the beginning and/and end of each working day, which are essential for this role.

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD in the classroom and across school
• Assist with learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets
• Support enrichment activities (swimming, PE, community visits, horse riding)
• Provide personal and intimate care when needed
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and therapists

Are you ready to grow your career in SEND? We are seeking caring, motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our growing team. Whether you are experienced or looking for a rewarding career change, this is a genuine opportunity to support pupils with additional needs to achieve their potential., GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)

• Experience supporting children or young people (school, care, youth work etc.)
• Calm, patient, motivated and a strong team player
• Experience with children or young people with EHCPs or additional needs (desirable)

Fitzwaryn School is widely recognised as an outstanding provider of education within Oxfordshire for pupils aged 3-19 years whose Special Educational Needs range from Moderate Learning Difficulties through to profound and multiple learning difficulties. Our school is warm, ambitious and highly resourced, offering a supportive, therapeutic environment where staff are encouraged to grow and make a real impact.

Fitzwaryn at St John's

The development of Fitzwaryns' satellite provision at St John's School marks an exciting new chapter for us. Two purpose-built centres, located within a mainstream setting just four minutes from the main site, will expand capacity and enable up to 40 additional pupils to benefit from the school's outstanding provision.

Competitive salary

• Full induction programme and ongoing CPD, including specialist SEN training
• Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
• Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
• Local Government Pension (LGPS)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)
• A strong, therapeutic and supportive school culture