SEN Teaching Assistant

Sprint Education Recruitment; Goldthorn Hill; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Sprint Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated One to One Teaching Assistant for a large primary school in Wolverhampton. This full-time role starts ASAP and could become long-term, with salary dependent on experience and qualifications.

The ideal candidate has primary school experience, can provide one-to-one support, and is patient, caring, and a strong team player committed to helping pupils progress academically.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school environment.
• Ideally experienced in one-to-one or small group support.
• Patient, caring and encouraging.
• Confident supporting pupils' academic development.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Strong team player with teachers and support staff.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to making a positive difference.

Responsibilities

• Providing one to one academic support to a KS2 pupil
• Supporting the pupil to access and engage with the curriculum
• Helping to reinforce learning and develop confidence in the classroom
• Working closely with the class teacher to support the pupil's individual needs
• Encouraging positive learning behaviours and independence
• Providing consistent and nurturing support throughout the school day
• Working as part of the wider school team to ensure the pupil receives the best possible support

Skills

One-to-one support

Primary school experience

Patience and empathy

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Job description

We are recruiting for a dedicated and supportive One to One Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded primary school in Wolverhampton. This is a full time position starting ASAP and will continue on an ongoing basis, with the potential for the role to become long term.

About the School

This is a large, multi form entry primary school with an excellent reputation within the local community. The school provides a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The staff work extremely well as a team and are committed to providing first rate support and opportunities for all pupils. The school also has a particularly strong reputation for its SEN provision, with staff working closely together to ensure pupils receive the appropriate support both academically and socially.

The Role

As a One to One Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one to one academic support to a KS2 pupil
• Supporting the pupil to access and engage with the curriculum
• Helping to reinforce learning and develop confidence in the classroom
• Working closely with the class teacher to support the pupil's individual needs
• Encouraging positive learning behaviours and independence
• Providing consistent and nurturing support throughout the school day
• Working as part of the wider school team to ensure the pupil receives the best possible support

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with children in a primary school environment
• Ideally experienced in providing one to one or small group support
• Patient, caring and encouraging
• Confident supporting pupils with their academic development
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• A strong team player who works well alongside teachers and support staff
• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to making a positive difference

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who enjoys working closely with individual pupils and wants to become part of a supportive and highly regarded primary school.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is previous experience working in a school setting.

Sprint Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Sprint Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.