SEN Teaching Assistant - Casual Engagement

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension scheme

Annual incremental pay increases

Employee Assistance Programme

Eyecare voucher

Cycle to work scheme

Retail, gym and dental discounts

Free car parking

Job summary

Ash Field Academy seeks a casual SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND and complex needs, adapting activities to access the curriculum and assessing progress.

The role may involve home visits in addition to school-based duties, with supervision and professional development opportunities. An enhanced DBS check and safeguarding compliance are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• GCSE English or Maths (A*-C/9-4) or equivalent.
• Level 2 Basic Skills Literacy or CACHE Level 2 Child Care and Education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver specialist support for pupils with SEND and complex needs, adapting activities to access a broad curriculum.
• Support pupils' social and wellbeing needs by differentiating activities under teacher direction.
• Assess, record and report on pupils' development and attainment using specialist knowledge.
• Support parents to understand their child's needs and provide education guidance.
• Supervise individuals or groups in school or at home, monitoring conduct and behaviour.

Skills

SEND support

Plan and adapt activities

Progress assessment

Behaviour support

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

GCSE English or Maths (A*-C/9-4)

Level 2 Basic Skills Literacy

CACHE Level 2 Child Care and Education

Job description

The post is a casual engagement SEN Teaching Assistant role at Ash Field Academy, where every pupil has special educational needs and/or disabilities. The work centres on specialist support for pupils with complex needs, adapting activities so they can access the curriculum, and assessing and reporting on progress. The school is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and supervision may take place at pupils' homes as well as in school. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

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

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent, such as a Teaching Assistant award, GCSE English or Maths (A*-C or 9-4), Level 2 Basic Skills Literacy or CACHE Level 2 Child Care and Education

Experience

• Experience working with children of the relevant age group

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of at least one area of learning, such as English, Maths, Science, SEN, Early Years or the KS3 literacy or numeracy strategy
• 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 and employee self-service portal
• Eyecare voucher and cycle to work schemes
• Retail, gym and dental discounts and support
• Free car parking (limited spaces)