SEN Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Kilbirnie; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Scotland is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support their Education team. The ideal candidate will assist pupils with their work, promote positive behavior, and work cooperatively with staff to address individual needs. Experience working with children with additional support needs is preferred but not essential. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives in a supportive educational setting.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training and career progression

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Ability to support pupils with diverse needs.
• Skills in promoting positive behavior in accordance with school policies.
• Experience working with children with additional support needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching team in a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Assist with daily care and management of children.
• Collaborate with staff and agencies to identify support needs.

Skills

Adaptability

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Radio City School is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our Education team! We are looking for a versatile, resilient and committed candidate who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support our pupils. The successful candidate will work alongside our teaching team, assisting the pupils with their work and supporting them with emotional regulation while establishing good relationships, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.

Benefits

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Pension scheme
• Paid for enhanced PVG
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• and more!

We are an independent, specialist school providing education and care services to children and young people aged 8‑18 years with a wide range of complex needs, including autism spectrum disorder, learning difficulties, ADHD, child sexual exploitation, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and other challenging behaviours. Our young people often have had negative experiences in school with substantial gaps in their education.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching team to ensure that the learning environment is appropriate, safe, and engaging.
• Support the teaching team in the delivery of learning and teaching activities as directed by the class teacher.
• Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies and local procedures.
• Assist with the day‑to‑day care and management of children and young people, including safeguarding.
• Work co‑operatively with school staff and other agencies to identify and address additional support needs.
• Contribute to the planning for individual pupils through Wellbeing Action Plans.
• Undertake appropriate and agreed continuing professional development.
• Undertake any other duties relevant to the role of Teaching Assistant.

Experience (preferred but not essential)

• Experience of working with children and young people with additional support needs and their families.
• Previous experience of working in an education setting would be desirable but is not essential.

The post will be predominantly based within Radio City School. There may be a requirement to travel to other locations in line with the duties of the post. A full driving licence would be beneficial but is not essential.

Aspris Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least two references covering the last three years. References may be requested prior to interview for all roles within our schools.