SEN Teaching Assistant (AF88)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Visits to other organisations for CPD

Defined benefit pension scheme

Annual incremental pay increases

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free car parking

Eyecare voucher scheme

Retail and gym discounts

Dental support

Job summary

Ash Field Academy is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to provide specialist support for pupils with SEND. The permanent, term-time role covers 30 hours a week over 39 weeks, with INSET days.

You will adapt activities to access the curriculum, assess and report progress, and support parents. An Enhanced DBS and relevant qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• TA Award, CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education, Level 2 Basic Skills Literacy, or English and Maths GCSE at A*-C or 9-4.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver specialist support to pupils with disabilities, SEN, sensory impairments and complex needs, adapting learning activities to access a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Adapt and differentiate activities to support pupils' special educational needs and personal social wellbeing, under the direction of teachers or advisory staff.
• Assess, record and report pupils' development, progress and attainment using specialist knowledge.
• Advise and support parents on their child's complex needs and education.
• Supervise individuals or groups in school, at home or in units, monitoring conduct and behaviour.

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

TA award / CACHE Level 2 / English and Maths GCSE

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant post at Ash Field Academy, a permanent role supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. The work centres on specialist support to pupils with SEND, adapting activities so they can access the curriculum, and assessing and reporting their progress. Every pupil at the academy has SEND, and the post runs 30 hours a week over 39 weeks, term time plus INSET days. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver specialist support to pupils with disabilities, SEN, sensory impairments and complex needs, adapting learning activities to access a broad and balanced curriculum


• Adapt and differentiate activities to support pupils' special educational needs and personal social wellbeing, under the direction of teachers or advisory staff


• Assess, record and report pupils' development, progress and attainment using specialist knowledge


• Advise and support parents on their child's complex needs and education


• Supervise individuals or groups in school, at home or in units, monitoring conduct and behaviour

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent


• Equivalents include a TA award, CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education, Level 2 Basic Skills Literacy, or English and Maths GCSE at A*-C or 9-4

Experience

• Experience working with children of the relevant age group

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of at least one area of learning, such as English, Maths, Science, SEN, Early Years or KS3 literacy or numeracy


• Ability to plan work and use initiative and independent action


• Ability to relate well to adults and children and understand their learning difficulties and needs

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check


• Not barred from working with children or vulnerable adults

What’s offered

• Support for continuous professional development


• Visits to other organisations for professional learning


• Defined benefit pension scheme


• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free car parking (limited spaces)


• Eyecare voucher scheme, retail and gym discounts, and dental support