SEN Teaching Assistant: Inspire Inclusive Classrooms

Highfield School; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield School in Wakefield is seeking multiple Teaching Assistants to support students with severe and complex learning difficulties and autistic spectrum conditions. You may work across different sites and classes, helping create a safe, engaging environment and promoting inclusive learning.

You will collaborate with teachers and the SENCO, contribute to behaviour management and EHCP targets, and help learners develop communication, independence and social skills.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding, child protection and the welfare of children and young people.
• Ambitious team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of self, pupils and the community.
• Able to motivate, inspire and encourage learners to strive for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment.
• Working alongside teachers, SENCO to monitor and celebrate pupil progress.
• Supporting behaviour management strategies and encourage positive social and emotional development.
• Adapting classroom resources and activities to meet individual student needs and EHCP targets.
• Attend to student needs including social, health, physical, hygiene and personal care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Safeguarding knowledge

Excellent classroom practitioner

Job description

Highfield School in Wakefield is seeking multiple Teaching Assistants to support students with severe and complex learning difficulties and autistic spectrum conditions. You may work across different sites and classes, helping create a safe, engaging environment and promoting inclusive learning.

You will collaborate with teachers and the SENCO, contribute to behaviour management and EHCP targets, and help learners develop communication, independence and social skills.