SEN Teaching Assistant

Tkat (the Kemnal Academies Trust); Tangmere; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangmere Primary Academy (TKAT) is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. The role offers a 31.25 hour week across 38.2 weeks per year with a FTE equivalent salary of £26,403 and an estimated actual of £18,704.

You will assist the teacher with engaging activities, resources and strategies to meet individual learning needs. We value great communication, patience and teamwork to raise student achievement and ensure a high-quality education for every child.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with children and adults.
• Patience and empathy for students with diverse needs.
• Team player with a calm, fair approach to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering engaging teaching activities in the classroom, one-to-one and in small groups.
• Work with the teacher to develop resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies.
• Support provisions to meet individual learning needs and monitor progress.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Calm demeanor

Inclusion

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and inclusive SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team.

FTE £26,403 (Estimated Actuals £18,704) 31.25hrs per week 38.2 week per year

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have a patient, compassionate nature and a genuine interest in supporting their learning and development? You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs. This is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference. It's not necessarily your experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant that we're most interested in, it's your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. As a SEN Teaching Assistant you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will be someone who is:

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach
• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

As SEN Teaching Assistant we know you're going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction programme
• Excellent ongoing CPD
• Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme [https://scitt.tkat.org/]
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Access to trust resources and materials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

Access to interview

About Tangmere Primary Academy

We are a staff that are excited and proud about what we are doing, ensuring that our curriculum is bespoke to the children it serves. There are experiences and opportunities that we are determined to provide during the years that the children are with us. At TPA we have a very clear vision for the children that come to our school: To provide every child with the primary experience that best prepares them for their futures.

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT)

The Kemnal Academies Trust is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all.

Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; 'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family. We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.