SEN Teaching Assistant

Watermore Primary School; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Watermore Primary School is seeking a teaching assistant to join our SEND team on a temporary basis to support a pupil with a visual impairment. The role requires creativity, collaboration with teaching colleagues and a flexible approach to daily learning activities.

You will work closely with the Inclusion Manager and other staff to promote inclusive learning, high expectations, and positive relationships with parents and carers. DA DBS disclosure will be required as part of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Qualified teaching assistant with relevant qualifications in the education sector.
• Maths and English GCSE grade C or higher.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and form positive relationships with parents and the school community.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with SEND, specifically a pupil with visual impairment.
• Assist class teachers to deliver inclusive learning activities.
• Collaborate with the Inclusion Manager and school staff to support pupil progress.
• Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and resilience in daily duties.

Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Maths & English GCSE C or higher

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive and talented SEND team. The temporary role is to work with a child with a visual impairment.

Watermore is a modern new building that opened in 2020 offering a fantastic learning environment for our pupils. The classrooms are designed to enable the two classes in each year group to have the flexibility to work either as separate classes or together as a larger unit.

Our hard-working team has the aim of providing an exceptional education for all of our learners. Therefore, we are looking to appoint creative and highly motivated teachers to join us.

We can offer you:

A positive ethos underpinned by shared values

A supportive, dedicated and forward-looking team

Enthusiastic, eager children who enjoy their learning

Supportive parents and governing body

A well-resourced, attractive learning environment

A high level of support from a strong team of teachers and experienced Inclusion Manager

The opportunity to be creative and innovative

We are seeking to appoint teaching assistant who has:

A creative approach to inspiring pupils and developing their own practice

High expectations of what children with SEND can achieve

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues

Flexibility and openness to new ideas

A willingness to participate fully in the life of the school

Energy, enthusiasm and resilience

The personal skills and confidence to add to our friendly team and form positive relationships with parents and other members of our school community

We are looking for a candidate who is a qualified teaching assistant / have relevant qualifications in the education sector. You must have grade c / 4 or higher in maths and English and demonstrate through your application how you could fulfil the job description.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.