Sen Teaching Assistant - Hollyfast Primary School

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is looking for a caring, resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will support children with SEN, work 1:1 and in small groups, and help them access learning and make progress.

You will collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO and families, following EHCP outcomes and safeguarding guidelines to ensure every child feels safe, included and valued at school.

Qualifications

• Caring, resilient and enthusiastic candidate.
• Ability to support children with complex needs.
• Willingness to follow safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs and disabilities, including pupils with complex and high levels of need.
• Work 1:1 and with small groups, helping children access learning and make progress.
• Support children with communication, sensory and emotional regulation needs.
• Help children develop their independence, confidence and social skills.
• Follow individual EHCP outcomes, support plans and risk assessments.
• Provide personal care, physical or medical support where required and appropriately trained.
• Use a calm, consistent approach to support children who may become anxious, distressed or dysregulated.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, families and other professionals.
• Most importantly, help every child to feel safe, included and successful at school

Skills

Caring

Resilient

Enthusiastic

Job description

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children with special educational needs and disabilities, including pupils with complex and high levels of need.
• Work 1:1 and with small groups, helping children access learning and make progress.
• Support children with communication, sensory and emotional regulation needs.
• Help children develop their independence, confidence and social skills.
• Follow individual EHCP outcomes, support plans, healthcare plans and risk assessments.
• Provide personal care, physical or medical support where required and appropriately trained.
• Use a calm, consistent approach to support children who may become anxious, distressed or dysregulated.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, families and other professionals.
• Most importantly, help every child to feel safe, included and successful at school

Closing date: 5th November

Interview date: 11th November

Who are we looking for?

Could you be the person who helps a child find their voice, build their confidence and achieve something they couldn't do yesterday?

We're looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join Hollyfast.

You'll work closely with children with a range of additional and complex needs - supporting their learning, communication, regulation, independence and wellbeing.

This isn't just about helping in the classroom. It's about helping a child access their world.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act from applying for this post.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act from applying for this post.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education

(KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22,

please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.