SEN Teaching Assistant — Empower Learning & Growth

Oasis Academy Mayfield; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Counselling service

Eye tests

Cycle to work

Healthcare plan

Lively environment

Term-time working

Job summary

Oasis Academy Mayfield in Southampton is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support teaching staff in developing learners and delivering lesson provision. You will assist with planning, preparation and delivery for both whole-class and individual pupils, and prepare resources to support activities while 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 met.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths.
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
• 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
• Ability to build good relationships with children and adults
• High expectation of behaviour and ability to challenge without confrontation
• Understanding of student personal as well as academic needs and to treat with respect
• Able to empower children to access all areas of the curriculum and to achieve their maximum potential

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision for whole-class and individual learners.
• Prepare resources to support learning activities and pastoral support for pupils.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to meet learning needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

Job description

Oasis Academy Mayfield in Southampton is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support teaching staff in developing learners and delivering lesson provision. You will assist with planning, preparation and delivery for both whole-class and individual pupils, and prepare resources to support activities while 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 met.