SEN Teaching Assistant — Empower Learning & Growth

Bishopswood School; Sonning Common; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment & Retention Allowance

CPD & SEN training

Wellbeing days

On-site parking

Flexible working

Local Government Pension (LGPS)

Cycle To Work

Employee assistance programme

Refer-a-friend £500

Supportive school culture

Job summary

Bishopswood School, a specialist SEN school for pupils aged 4-16 with SLD, PMLD and autism (ASD), offers a warm, resourced, therapeutic environment where staff grow and make an impact. We seek caring, motivated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs and contribute to learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets across the school.

You will assist with enrichment activities and build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and therapists, while promoting

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children or young people (school, care, youth work etc.).
• Calm, patient, motivated and a strong team player.
• Experience with children or young people with EHCPs or additional needs (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD in the classroom and across school.
• Assist with learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets.
• Support enrichment activities (swimming, PE, community visits, horse riding).
• Provide personal and intimate care when needed.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and therapists.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

Experience with children

Calm & patient

Team player

EHCP experience

Job description

Bishopswood School, a specialist SEN school for pupils aged 4-16 with SLD, PMLD and autism (ASD), offers a warm, resourced, therapeutic environment where staff grow and make an impact. We seek caring, motivated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs and contribute to learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets across the school.

You will assist with enrichment activities and build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and therapists, while promoting