SEND & Learning Support Assistant (Part-Time, Term-Time)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Staff wellbeing valued

Opportunities to share best practice &

Develop professionally

Job summary

Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School is seeking a permanent, part-time Teaching and Learning Support Assistant to join its Teaching and Learning Support Team. The role focuses on supporting pupils in class and in small groups, including one-to-one help for those with SEND, with learning adapted to access the curriculum.

The post runs 32.5 hours a week across term time in a Catholic school whose ethos is central to the role. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Childcare disqualification check where relevant.
• Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
• Online search as part of due diligence for shortlisted candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted one-to-one support for pupils with identified additional needs.
• Deliver small-group interventions for academic, social, emotional and personal development.
• Support the class teacher in delivering teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Adapt and scaffold learning activities so pupils can access the curriculum.
• Support pupils with SEND, including communication, social, emotional and mental health, cognition and learning, and sensory or physical needs.
• Foster pupils' confidence, independence, resilience and self-esteem.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work with teachers, support staff, families and external professionals so pupils receive the support they need.
• Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and evaluating support strategies.
• Promote inclusion so all pupils take part fully in school life.
• Uphold and model the school's Catholic values and mission.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative & Flexibility

Patience & Compassion

Reliability & Organisation

Job description

Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School is seeking a permanent, part-time Teaching and Learning Support Assistant to join its Teaching and Learning Support Team. The role focuses on supporting pupils in class and in small groups, including one-to-one help for those with SEND, with learning adapted to access the curriculum.

The post runs 32.5 hours a week across term time in a Catholic school whose ethos is central to the role. Visa sponsorship is not available.