SEN Teaching Assistant

ASCAT; Watford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child in their learning journey. This role involves assisting with lesson planning and delivery, ensuring students receive the necessary pastoral support. You will contribute to evaluating student progress, working closely with teaching staff to meet diverse learning needs. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and offers opportunities for career progression. If you are passionate about education and committed to making a difference in students' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths.
• Experience in class supervision and assisting with lesson provision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Class Supervision

Lesson Preparation

Education

GCSEs (3 or more at C grade)

Job description

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant attached to a child, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.

Job overview

You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.

Job requirements

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

As a Teaching Assistant within Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.

All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.

Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of KCSiE.

By signing the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School's due diligence in line with the latest KCSIE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.