SEN Teaching Assistant — Primary Support & Inclusion

Atlas Academy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Academy in Doncaster is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team on a permanent basis. This role provides essential support to pupils with SEND to access learning and participate fully in school life.

The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week during term time (39 weeks per year), with a pro rata salary of £23,269 to £24,017, and will join a nurturing primary school environment within the Astrea Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged pupils, including those with SEND.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for pupils
• To act as the Key Worker for specific children
• Support staff and help facilitate the active participation of children in the social and academic activities of the academy
• Contribute to raising standards of achievement for all children
• Provide support to other members of staff when needed
• To assist with the class teachers (and other professionals as appropriate), in the development of suitable programmes for Learning Plans / My Plans / Educational, Health & Care Plans
• Implement and support the daily routines of pupils
• Help with the planning and implementation of a programme of activities/interventions suitable to the age range and to prepare and complete activities to suit each pupil’s stage of development
• Contribute to the development and provision of a high-quality learning environment, which will meet the individual and collective needs of all pupils
• Liaise with and support parents and other family members as directed by the teacher/SENDCo
• This role may involve providing intimate care to pupils with complex needs, including with toileting, personal hygiene and ensuring their dignity and wellbeing are maintained at all times.

Skills

Caring nature

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Atlas Academy in Doncaster is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team on a permanent basis. This role provides essential support to pupils with SEND to access learning and participate fully in school life.

The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week during term time (39 weeks per year), with a pro rata salary of £23,269 to £24,017, and will join a nurturing primary school environment within the Astrea Academy Trust.