SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in England is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support children with complex SEND in an educational setting. You will work with a collaborative team, help deliver interventions, and model best practice for staff development.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent, experience with primary-aged pupils, and a strong safeguarding ethos as part of our commitment to safeguarding children across the trust.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex SEND needs in an educational setting.
• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent qualification, in line with EYFS framework requirements) Check early years qualifications - GOV.UK
• Specialist training and/or experience in a key area of SEND, such as: Communication and interaction; cognition and learning; SEMH; sensory and/or physical needs.
• Experience of working with primary-aged pupils.
• The ability to identify, implement and review appropriate interventions so pupils can meet their EHC plan outcomes and/or personal targets.
• Confidence in coaching, modelling practice and supporting the development of staff.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to keeping children safe.
• A collaborative approach, working in partnership with teaching staff, other professionals, and external agencies/voluntary and service providers.
• The ability to lead a hub/room provision, working directly with a group of pupils with SEND, and to plan for and deliver/support a curriculum that meets a range of needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Coaching staff

Interventions planning

Safeguarding

Collaborative approach

Lead hub/room provision

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience supporting children with complex SEND needs in an educational setting, as a Teaching Assistant or in an equivalent role.
• An NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or an equivalent qualification, in line with EYFS framework requirements) Check early years qualifications - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Specialist training and/or experience in a key area of SEND, such as: Communication and interaction; cognition and learning; SEMH; sensory and/or physical needs.
• Experience of working with primary-aged pupils.
• The ability to identify, implement and review appropriate interventions so pupils can meet their EHC plan outcomes and/or personal targets.
• Confidence in coaching, modelling practice and supporting the development of staff.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to keeping children safe.
• A collaborative approach, working in partnership with teaching staff, other professionals, and external agencies/voluntary and service providers.
• The ability to lead a hub/room provision, working directly with a group of pupils with SEND, and to plan for and deliver/support a curriculum that meets a range of needs.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A chance to support SEND strategy and influence inclusive practice across multiple academies
• A supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to professional growth
• Opportunities to collaborate across hubs
• A culture where learning matters - for pupils and staff alike
• Career development pathways within a thriving Trust
• Most importantly: the opportunity to transform lives

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.