SEND Learning Support Assistant

Stoke Park Primary School; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoke Park Primary School in the West of England is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support learning, safeguarding, and the welfare of children. You will help create a positive classroom atmosphere, promote independence, and raise children’s self-esteem and confidence.

The role also requires teamwork, reflective practice, and excellent organisational skills to contribute to a high-quality learning environment. You will work with the team to support pupils across key stages.

Qualifications

• Qualifications recognised in the UK for teaching assistants
• Experience in childcare settings is desirable
• Evidence of quality classroom practice would be beneficial

Skills

Safeguarding commitment

Inclusive practice

Motivating children

Supportive relationships

Reflective practitioner

Excellent organisational skills

Team player

Positive attitudes toward behaviour

Education

CACHE Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants

NCFE Level 2 Certificate

BTEC Level 2 Certificate

ABC Level 2 Certificate

Job description

Skills and personal attributes:

(Personal competencies, qualities, attitude and behaviours that will allow you to perform effectively in the role, ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people)

Essential for this role:

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults

• A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive practice

• An understanding, and ability to demonstrate, the importance of motivating children, creating a good working atmosphere and promoting positive attitudes towards good behaviour

• An ability to provide supportive and caring relationships with children, promoting their independence and raising their self-esteem and confidence

You are likely to have:

• An approach and attitude towards teaching and school life which is in line with our ethos

• Evidence of being a reflective practitioner

• Excellent organisational skills

• Evidence of being a good team player who will contribute to the development of our school

Knowledge and qualifications:

(Professional, technical or academic qualifications that you have achieved relevant to this role)

You may have:

Relevant recognised UK Qualifications e.g.:

• CACHE Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate
• BTEC Level 2 Certificate
• ABC Level 2 Certificate.

Experience:

(Please draw upon experience and achievements gained through paid employment, voluntary work or personal life experience relevant to this role)

You are likely to have:

• Previous relevant experience in a childcare setting

You may have:

• Evidence of being a good quality classroom practitioner