SEN Teaching Assistant

Boringdon Primary School; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Boringdon Primary School seeks a warm, proactive individual to support pupils, including those with SEND, in a nurturing classroom environment. You will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and families to promote learning and well-being.

Experience with Read Write Inc and a collaborative approach are essential. The role is full-time and based on-site at Boringdon Primary School with duties extending across the school day.

Qualifications

• Warm, caring and nurturing personality.
• Experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Understanding of how to best support SEND children.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children and parents.
• Willingness to work with teachers, pastoral team, parents and outside agencies.
• Experience of Read Write Inc.
• Support pupils in developing independence, self-confidence and social interaction.
• High expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and organised with excellent communication and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning and progress in a primary setting.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral team, parents and external agencies.
• Assist with strategies to support SEND pupils and individual targets.
• Help develop pupil independence, confidence and social skills.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and learning expectations.

Skills

Warm personality

SEND support

Read Write Inc experience

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Communication

Organised & proactive

Flexible & enthusiastic

Child development

Job description

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a warm, caring and nurturing personality with a friendly disposition.
• Has experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Has an understanding of how to best to support SEND children.
• Is able to develop positive relationships with children and parents.
• Is able to work alongside our teachers, pastoral team, parents and outside agencies to support children’s learning and progress .
• Has experience of Read Write Inc.
• Is able to support pupils in development skills in independence, self-confidence, and social interaction.
• Has high expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour.
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and organised with excellent communication skills and initiative.

If you have the commitment to work in a school that is continually striving to ensure the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being, your application would be very welcome.

To discuss the role in anyway please contact: 01752 330424 or email, Alison Escott, Office Manager: [e-mail]

Fixed term contract until 31st August 2027.

Closing date: Friday 2nd October at 9:00am.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references - references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.

Westcountry Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust of 31 schools, currently employing approximately 2,500 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Our values inform our work and we hope you agree these are key to success.

Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website for full details.