SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

Spotland Primary Academy; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotland Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with complex SEND needs within a primary setting. A valid NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or EYFS-equivalent) is required, with specialist SEND training desirable.

The role involves leading a hub/room provision and delivering interventions to help pupils achieve their EHC plan outcomes. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, other professionals, and external agencies to ensure safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex SEND needs in an educational setting.
• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent per EYFS requirements).
• Specialist training/experience in key SEND areas such as communication & interaction, cognition & learning, SEMH, sensory or physical needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a hub/room provision, working directly with a group of pupils with SEND.
• Plan for and deliver/support a curriculum meeting a range of needs.
• Identify, implement and review interventions to help pupils meet EHC plan outcomes or personal targets.
• Coach, model practice and support staff development.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, other professionals and external agencies.

Skills

SEND experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

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.