SEN Teaching Assistant

Painters Ash Primary School; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Painters Ash Primary School in Gravesend seeks a committed teaching assistant to support children with complex needs, aiding communication, learning, social development and sensory needs. You will build supportive relationships so every child thrives and reaches their full potential.

The role requires teamwork, energy and a proactive approach. The school safeguards children, and all offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check; interviews may occur before the closing date for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with additional needs
• Be prepared to assist with intimate care
• Be a good team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills

Responsibilities

• Develop supportive, caring and secure relationships with children so they thrive
• Work with teachers to support children's communication, learning, social development and sensory needs
• Support children with complex needs and intimate care as required

Skills

SEN experience

Team player

Numeracy and literacy

Collaborate with teachers

Education

SEN-related qualification bonus

Job description

To work with children who have complex needs to support their communication, learning, social development and sensory needs.

The ideal candidate will:

• - develop supportive, caring and secure relationships with children so they thrive and meet their full potential

• - have experience of working with children with additional needs

• - be motivated and contribute to the ethos of our friendly school

• - be a good team player with good interpersonal skills

• - have good numeracy and literacy skills

• - be able to work with teachers and work independently to support children

• - be prepared to assist with intimate care.

• - are pro‑active and full of energy!

Further learning or qualifications in Special Educational Needs are a bonus for the role.

As part of the Painters Ash Team, we can offer you:

• - a school with happy and well‑behaved children who enjoy learning

• - a team with enthusiasm and desire to meet all children's needs

• - the opportunity to develop and grow your career with a range of CPD opportunities

• - a supportive and highly experienced and friendly team

• - an established well‑being programme to help support staff to achieve their best for the children.

Painters Ash Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable.

Interviews may be held prior to the closing date for the right candidate