SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking academy is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their nurturing environment. This role is perfect for someone passionate about supporting children with learning difficulties in a primary setting. You'll work closely with experienced staff to foster academic excellence and provide tailored support to students. The academy is committed to creating a safe and engaging learning atmosphere, ensuring every child feels valued and motivated. Join a team that celebrates diversity and promotes continuous professional development, making a real difference in the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping children with learning difficulties.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with educational and social development.
• Support teachers in maintaining student records.
• Encourage positive behaviour and manage classroom situations.

Skills

Educational Support

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Behaviour Management

Adaptability

Education

Experience in Educational Setting

Relevant Qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3)

Job description

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has a fantastic opportunity to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant from September 2024. This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children within a KS1 primary setting, particularly with learning difficulties.

The working basis for the successful candidate will be on a fixed term basis until July 2025 in the first instance, 32.5 hours per week (8.30am - 3.30pm, Monday - Friday) during Term Time + 1 week inset. We offer a wonderful working environment with the friendliest staff and pupils!

What does the role involve?

The main aim of this role is to support our teachers to deliver academic excellence, day in, day out, with professionalism and enthusiasm. This will involve providing a comprehensive support service to the Academy including:

1. Assisting students with their educational and social development, on an individual and group basis
2. Providing support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
3. Assisting teachers with the maintenance of student records
4. Building and maintaining successful relationships with students, whilst treating them with respect and consideration
5. Providing expertise to deliver a personalised curriculum for each pupil’s learning
6. Working together with families and other agencies to ensure every pupil is valued, challenged and supported
7. Having the highest expectation that every pupil will make sustained academic and personal progress

Each and every member of staff, regardless of their position or seniority, is expected to participate in the overall running of the school and to act as a positive role model for our students. In and out of the classroom, you will encourage and promote positive behaviour and effectively manage any situation that threatens to impact on the progress of other students.

Teaching Assistant life at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard

Being a Teaching Assistant at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is a great opportunity to work with really experienced staff and amazing pupils. Don’t just take our word for it... to find out more from some of our existing TAs!

We are looking for someone who demonstrates the following:

1. Have high expectations of teaching and learning
2. To be a positive role model
3. To contribute to the positive ethos of the school
4. Be able to work collaboratively with a range of children and adults
5. Be keen to develop as a professional
6. Previous, recent experience in a similar education setting
7. Being independent and able to work under pressure

Do you know a great Teaching Assistant who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by [insert date]. T&C's apply.

Working for the academy:

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is a new two-form entry primary academy for students between the ages of 3 to 11 that opened in September 2017. The academy admits a maximum of 60 children into each year between Reception and Year 6, having initially opened with places available in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2. We have continued to expand and from September 2021, we have children up to Year 6, with every year group at full capacity.

The academy enjoys brand new facilities, a nursery for pre-school age children, and a small centre for children with speech, communication, and language needs. At the heart of Ebbsfleet Garden City, Cherry Orchard Primary Academy is the focal point of this brand new community, providing local families with an outstanding educational facility.

At Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard we will:

1. Inspire and engage our children so they develop a lifelong love of learning
2. Deliver a quality, inclusive education so all children are able to achieve to their full potential
3. Create a learning environment where children feel safe and happy so are confident and enthused to ‘have a go’
4. Ensure that all children feel valued and celebrate their success at every opportunity
5. Provide learning experiences that include challenge for all, producing resilient and highly motivated learners
6. Have a consistent, focused approach to managing behaviour, safeguarding, pastoral support, and embedding British Values across all year groups
7. Create a culture where staff work collaboratively as part of the wider team, sharing ideas and good practice and offering support to others.

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard was judged as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted at their recent inspection in November 2021, having been evaluated as outstanding in each of the five areas of inspection: Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision. Please visit our website to learn more about Cherry Orchard Primary Academy.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:

As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 academies (17 secondary, 14 primary, and 2 special), educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 14 of our academies are considered “Outstanding,” nearly 50% of those inspected since joining the Trust. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent, Central Kent, South East London, Medway. In addition, the Trust manages a large initial teacher training organization, a teaching school hub, and an accredited apprenticeship provider.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunities to collaborate with peers within the academy and across the Trust. We support your ongoing professional development and encourage progression within the organization.

Our commitment to safeguarding:

Leigh Academies Trust and all our academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We adopt a fair, robust, and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including online checks for shortlisted candidates. All employment offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:

We are passionate about diversity and equality, recognizing that everyone brings something unique regardless of protected characteristics. We are committed to fair employment practices and do not discriminate on any grounds.