SEND Learning Support Assistant — Nurture & Grow

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Werrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Training & mentoring

Staff recognition

Pension scheme (LGPS/Teachers’)

Job summary

Kingsland CofE Academy, part of St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust, seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant for the Crystal SEN Provision to support pupils with additional needs and work with a caring, collaborative team.

You will assist teachers with learning activities, monitor progress, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practice, while building strong relationships with families and pupils.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Patient, flexible and committed to inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning activities for individuals and groups under teacher direction.
• Assess, record and report on development and attainment as agreed with the teacher.
• Monitor pupil responses and learning achievements and flag issues to the teacher.
• Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher and write reports as required.
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being and report concerns to the teacher.
• Provide specialist support to pupils with SEN, EAL, or other needs as appropriate.
• Supervise classes and manage resources and displays as required.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of children and young people within the academy.

Skills

Supporting SEND

Relationship building

Patience

Inclusive practice

Job description

Kingsland CofE Academy, part of St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust, seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant for the Crystal SEN Provision to support pupils with additional needs and work with a caring, collaborative team.

You will assist teachers with learning activities, monitor progress, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practice, while building strong relationships with families and pupils.