SEND/Reading Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wellingborough; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vivup employee assistance programme

Professional development and learning

Rental deposit loan

Local Government Pension Scheme

Résumé du poste

Wrenn School in the Creative Education Trust is seeking a permanent SEND Assistant in the SEND Department to start as soon as possible. The role focuses on one-to-one and small-group support, classroom assistance and reading interventions to remove barriers to learning.

You will work with teaching staff, families and outside agencies to support students with varied needs, including literacy interventions, in a safeguarding-conscious environment. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Aptitude for supporting learning and development of young people.
• Experience delivering literacy interventions or knowledge of SEND.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsabilités

• Working one-to-one with students.
• Supporting small groups and classroom activities.
• Delivering literacy interventions and reading support.
• Building positive relationships to boost confidence and achievement.
• Collaborating with teaching staff, families and external agencies.
• Removing barriers to learning and promoting inclusion.
• Supporting students to develop skills to thrive in school and beyond.

Connaissances

Aptitude for working with young people

Literacy intervention experience

Teamwork and initiative

Organisational skills

Positive, flexible attitude

Description du poste

Permanent SEND Assistant post in the SEND Department at Wrenn School, part of Creative Education Trust, starting as soon as possible. The work centres on one-to-one and small-group support, and classroom assistance, for students with varied additional needs, including reading interventions. The team uses targeted interventions and works closely with teaching staff, families and outside agencies to remove barriers to learning. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the role requires an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Working with students on a one-to-one basis
• Supporting small groups of students
• Assisting within the classroom
• Delivering literacy interventions and reading support
• Building positive relationships and encouraging students' confidence, independence and achievement
• Delivering targeted interventions and personalised support
• Working with teaching staff, families and external agencies
• Removing barriers to learning and promoting inclusion
• Supporting students to develop the skills needed to thrive in school and beyond

Experience

• Aptitude for working with young people and supporting their learning and development
• Experience delivering literacy interventions such as reading support programmes, or knowledge of SEND

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use initiative when required
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and managing competing priorities
• Positive, flexible and resilient approach with a can-do attitude
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Separate barred list check
• References
• Prohibition from teaching search where appropriate
• Online checks for shortlisted candidates

What’s offered

• Vivup employee assistance programme
• Professional development and learning
• Rental deposit loan
• Local Government Pension Scheme