SEN Teaching Assistant

Ash Field Academy; Leicester; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 29.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free car parking

Annual incremental pay increases

Defined benefit pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eyecare voucher scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Dental support

Gym discount

Be part of Discovery Schools Trust

Excellent opportunities for personal &

growth within the trust

Descripción de la vacante

Ash Field Academy in Leicester is part of Discovery Schools Trust, delivering outstanding education to pupils with diverse needs. The role involves supporting pupils with SEN, modifying activities to help them access a broad curriculum, under guidance of teachers.

This casual engagement post offers rewarding work, structured pay progression, a strong support network, and opportunities for professional development within the trust and wider school community.

Formación

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of at least one area of learning.
• Ability to plan work and take initiative.
• Ability to relate well to adults and children.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and provide specialist support to pupils with disabilities to access curriculum.
• Assess, record and report on development and attainment.
• Support parents to understand complex needs and provide guidance.
• Supervise individuals or groups and monitor behaviour.

Conocimientos

SEN support

Experience with children

Curriculum knowledge

Plan and organize

Interpersonal skills

Educación

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

GCSE English/Maths A-C or 9-4

Descripción del empleo

• Plan and provide specialist support to pupils with identified disabilities, SEN, sensory impairments, and complex needs to access a broad and balanced curriculum by modifying and adapting learning activities as appropriate.
• Support the special education and personal social wellbeing of pupils by adapting and differentiating activities to enable them to access the curriculum under the direction and guidance of teachers or advisory staff.
• Assess, record, and report on development, progress, and attainment using detailed specialist knowledge.
• Support parents to understand their children's complex needs and provide sound advice regarding their child's education.
• Provide appropriate supervision to individuals or groups in various settings, including school, pupils' home environments, or units, monitoring their conduct and behaviour.
  NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification (e.g., Teaching Assistant awards, English/Maths GCSE (A-C or 9-4), Level 2 Basic Skills Literacy, CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education).
• Experience working with children of the relevant age group.
• Knowledge and understanding of at least one area of learning (e.g., English, Maths, Science, SEN, Early Years, and KS 3 Strategy for literacy or numeracy).
• Ability to plan work and exercise initiative and independent action.
• Ability to relate well to adults and children, understanding their learning difficulties and needs.
  Salary : Grade 7 Pay Point 11-14 (FTE salary £27,717 - £29,076 per annum)

Hours: To be confirmed Contract Type: Casual Engagement Contract Appointment will be subject to Discovery Academy Trust pay and conditions

Why Choose Ash Field Academy?

Ash Field provides an outstanding education for our pupils and our values (Trust, Respect, Aspiration, Collaboration and Kindness) underpin everyday life. Our school motto is 'Reach for Success' and this is apparent with everything that we do. I am honoured to lead such a fantastic school where we are determined to support both children and staff as well as our school community in fulfilling their individual goals.

Achievements

• Rated Ofsted 'Outstanding' July 2024

"Ash Field Academy is an inspirational school. All pupils at the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They face considerable barriers to their learning and development" - OFSTED,

Benefits

• A role that makes a real difference while having fun
• Free car parking (Limited spaces)
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee self-service portal
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Dental support
• Gym discount
• Be part of a wider community within the Discovery Schools Trust
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
• Support from an established Central Services Team

More About Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.