SEN Teaching Assistant

Bishopswood School; Sonning Common; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment & Retention Allowance

CPD & SEN training

Wellbeing days

On-site parking

Flexible working

Local Government Pension (LGPS)

Cycle To Work

Employee assistance programme

Refer-a-friend £500

Supportive school culture

Job summary

Bishopswood School, a specialist SEN school for pupils aged 4-16 with SLD, PMLD and autism (ASD), offers a warm, resourced, therapeutic environment where staff grow and make an impact. We seek caring, motivated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs and contribute to learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets across the school.

You will assist with enrichment activities and build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and therapists, while promoting

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children or young people (school, care, youth work etc.).
• Calm, patient, motivated and a strong team player.
• Experience with children or young people with EHCPs or additional needs (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD in the classroom and across school.
• Assist with learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets.
• Support enrichment activities (swimming, PE, community visits, horse riding).
• Provide personal and intimate care when needed.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and therapists.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

Experience with children

Calm & patient

Team player

EHCP experience

Job description

'Empowered and Engaged Learners' Are you ready to grow your career in SEND? We are seeking caring, motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team. Whether you are experienced or looking for a rewarding career change, this is a genuine opportunity to support pupils with additional needs to achieve their potential. Bishopswood School is a specialist special educational needs (SEN) school for pupils aged 4-16 with SLD, PMLD and autism (ASD). Our school is warm, ambitious and highly resourced, offering a supportive, therapeutic environment where staff are encouraged to grow and make a real impact.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary + £1,500 Recruitment & Retention Allowance (FTE)
• Full induction programme and ongoing CPD, including specialist SEN training
• Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
• Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
• Local Government Pension (LGPS)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)
• A strong, therapeutic and supportive school culture

About the Role

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD in the classroom and across school
• Assist with learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets
• Support enrichment activities (swimming, PE, community visits, horse riding)
• Provide personal and intimate care when needed
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and therapists

About you

• GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)
• Experience supporting children or young people (school, care, youth work etc.)
• Calm, patient, motivated and a strong team player
• Experience with children or young people with EHCPs or additional needs (desirable)