SEN Teaching Assistant

Sapientia Education Trust; Seething; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in the UK is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support the professional work of teachers and help children with diverse needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in establishing positive relationships and ensuring inclusivity in the classroom. Required qualifications include GCSEs in English and Mathematics, as well as a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary school-aged children in a classroom environment.
• Understanding the importance of an inclusive environment.
• Able to maintain safety and well-being of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support the professional work of teachers and the Assistant SENCo.
• Establish and maintain trusted, positive relationships with children.
• Ensure safety and well-being of pupils across the school site.

Skills

Understanding diverse needs

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to high teaching standards

Warm and caring personality

Professionalism

Education

GCSE or equivalent including English and Mathematics

Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

Seething & Mundham Primary is a small primary school, just south of Norwich with a thriving nurture room supporting children with additional needs. It is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi‑academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools.

At Seething and Mundham Primary School our curriculum is designed to meet the bespoke needs of our rural children in a 21st century society. At the heart of our intent is ensuring that our children gain the skills and knowledge of, not just their locale, but the wider world, and not just the here and now but also the past, to ensure they have a broad and wide set of skills and knowledge to best serve them going forward into an yet unknown world. The broad set of skills and knowledge that we set out to teach will be taught in a multi‑sensory fashion. This will incorporate not only use of pen, paper and books but will extend to research conducted online and in person, it will include hands‑on learning experiences in school, on site in our extensive grounds and on trips or with visitors.

THE POST

Seething & Mundham Primary School is looking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our School as soon as possible. This fixed‑term role will support the professional work of teachers and our Assistant SENCo, as directed.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of establishing and maintaining trusted, positive relationships with children, including those with diverse or additional needs.
• Have GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Mathematics, previous experience working with children, preferably primary school age, in a classroom or similar environment and have Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Be committed to the school's high standards of teaching, learning and professional development.
• Have excellent communication skills, a warm and caring personality, and a good sense of humour.
• Understand the importance of an inclusive environment and high expectations on pupil behaviour.
• Have a welcoming and friendly approach with a high level of professionalism.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of pupils in adherence with the school procedures while in play areas, the dining hall, classrooms or anywhere on the school site.