Sen Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work in an SEN Primary School in Southam on a full-time basis. Hours 0830-3pm Monday to Friday.

The role involves supporting pupils aged 5-11 with SEN, including autism, ADHD and speech and language needs, in mainstream or specialist settings. You will work 1:1 or with small groups to differentiate activities, reinforce lessons and build positive, trusting relationships while adapting materials to meet individual learning

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in an educational setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEN, autism, ADHD or speech and language needs.
• Experience using visual supports, communication aids or behaviour strategies (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Work in a 1:1 setting or with small groups to differentiate learning activities.
• Reinforce lessons delivered by the teacher.
• Use tailored approaches to meet the child's learning style.
• Assist pupils to engage with class activities and the wider school community.
• Adapt materials and provide additional resources as needed.

Skills

Differentiation

1:1 support

Positive relationships

Clear communication

Organisation

Team working

Patience

Job description

Vision for Education is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work in an SEN Primary School in Southam on a full-time basis.

Hours 0830-3pm Monday to Friday.

About the role

• Working with Primary aged students aged 5-11 supporting pupils with special educational needs, Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties enabling students to access learning and thrive in a mainstream or specialist school setting.
  • Work in a 1:1 setting or with small groups to differentiate learning activities.
  • Reinforce lessons delivered by the teacher.
  • Use tailored approaches to meet the child's individual learning style.
  • Assist pupils to engage with class activities and the wider school community.
  • Adapt materials and provide additional resources as needed.

About the school:

• A primary school setting that caters to young learners aged 5 to 11, with an emphasis on providing extensive support, particularly for those with additional needs, supporting a range of needs including: - Social Emotional Mental Health, Autism/ADHD and non-verbal pupils.
• The school has a learning environment where resources and activities are consistently available for pupils to engage with. This approach supports self-directed learning, helping children develop independence and decision-making skills, while also providing a structured foundation for more focused learning sessions.
• The school prioritises language development, offering speech and language therapy as an integral part of the school day, which is particularly beneficial for children with communication difficulties or those who need additional support with literacy and language skills.
• With a focus on continuous provision and clinical support the school fosters a strong commitment to inclusivity, where every child, regardless of ability or need, is given the tools and opportunities to thrive.

About you:

• Experience working with children, ideally in an educational setting.
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEN), particularly autism, ADHD, or speech and language difficulties.
• Experience using visual supports, communication aids, or behaviour support strategies (desirable but not always essential).
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Clear and confident communication with children and adults.
• Good organisation andtime management.
• Able to work independentlyand as part of a team.
• Patient, calm, and emotionally resilient.

• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.