SEN Teaching Assistant

Ministry of Justice; Thurlby; On-site; GBP 501,000 - 546,000; Part time

Job summary

Keystone Academy Trust is seeking a motivated, flexible team player to work every morning (8:40am-12:10pm) with a child in Key Stage 2. You will support learning and well-being, both in and out of class, while liaising with caregivers and contributing to safeguarding procedures.

The ideal candidate has strong English and Maths skills, a caring approach, and a commitment to developing professional qualifications within the school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in classroom settings.
• Able to liaise with parents and external agencies where suitable.
• Committed to safeguarding and able to follow school policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students in and out of classroom.
• Assist Teachers with a range of educational needs.
• Provide care and compassion to help children thrive.
• Collaborate with team to improve student outcomes.
• Liaise with parents as needed.

Skills

Student support

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Education

Relevant educational qualification

Job description

• Providing support to students in and out of the classroom
• Assisting Teachers with a range of educational needs
• Providing students with the care and compassion they need to thrive in school
• Liaising with parents and external agencies where suitable
• Supporting with appropriate interventions such as literacy and numeracy
• Work collaboratively as a team to improve outcomes for our students

We are seeking a highly motivated, flexible and experienced team player to work every morning (8:40am-12:10pm) with a child in Key Stage 2.

• The successful candidate will be committed to helping children to succeed, have excellent communication skills and be able to work using their own initiative.
• Are passionate about education
• Have strong English and Maths skills and be willing to learn and develop existing skills
• Promote a child's development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social) whilst fostering growth, self-esteem and independence
• Are kind individuals
• Would like the opportunity to progress within the school and obtain career focused professional qualifications
• Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection, safeguarding and behaviour management

Keystone Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates prior to appointment, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.