SEN Teaching Assistant

The Shaw Education Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackfriars Academy is seeking a Permanent Teaching Assistant to support SEN pupils and assist teaching staff. The role involves classroom management, personal care, and ensuring students receive the care they need. Join a dedicated team in a rewarding environment focused on student success.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement starting at 37 days

Electric Car Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discount schemes for teachers

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN pupils is essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
• Ability to provide personal care and administer medication.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff by providing specific assistance in caring for pupils.
• Manage the classroom and provide personal care to students.
• Administer medication and assist with manual handling.

Skills

Experience with SEN pupils

Classroom management

Personal care

Job description

Blackfriars Academy is seeking a Permanent Teaching Assistant to join our school community.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with SEN pupils and will support teaching staff by providing specific assistance in caring for pupils and managing the classroom. Responsibilities may include working within or outside the main teaching area, personal care of students, administering medication, and manual handling. This role is rewarding and essential in offering our students the life chances they deserve. Our students are hardworking, polite, and resilient, making this a role filled with both joy and challenge.

About Blackfriars Academy: We are a unique learning environment with approximately 120 students aged 11-19 and over 90 staff dedicated to supporting students with profound, complex, moderate, or severe learning needs. We provide an outstanding educational experience in a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where students thrive.

About Shaw Education Trust: We are a diverse group of schools, including primary, secondary, and special schools, committed to transforming lives. Sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity dedicated to social change, our academies serve children of all abilities and backgrounds, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Our special schools cater to a wide range of needs, including profound medical needs, severe, moderate, sensory, social, emotional, and mental health needs, providing tailored support for each student.

Whether you are a teacher, a teaching assistant, healthcare professional, or work in facilities, admin, or operations, our schools offer a 'family' environment focused on the well-being of children, young people, and their families.

All pupils have individualised education plans and are educated in small classes with additional support to meet their needs. Contributing to a child's or young person's success in reaching their goals is highly rewarding. You will truly make a difference in their lives and those of their families.

Our schools, spanning from Birmingham to Bury, support students from diverse backgrounds, promoting equality and high standards of education for all.

Employee Benefits from Shaw Education Trust for Teaching and Support Staff include:

• Support staff working full-time, all year, enjoy a generous holiday entitlement starting at 37 days, rising to 39 days after 5 years, including Bank Holidays.
• Electric Car Scheme: environmentally friendly vehicle options.
• Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: health services supporting your well-being.
• Discount schemes for teachers, offering savings and exclusive offers.
• Free eye tests.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunities for professional growth through our Institute of Education.

Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:45 – 15:45, term time only plus 5 inset days.

Blackfriars Academy is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment and undergo appropriate vetting, including online checks and a DBS check. Shortlisted candidates will also undergo online searches as part of safer recruitment procedures.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date as applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Early applications are encouraged.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. Recruitment practices will reflect this commitment. CVs alone will not be accepted, and successful candidates will be subject to a comprehensive employment check, including a DBS check.