SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

Government of The United Kingdom; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of The United Kingdom is seeking a Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with SEND in an educational setting. The role requires NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and specialist SEND training to support various needs.

You will coach staff, work collaboratively with teachers and external agencies, and potentially lead a hub/room provision to deliver a curriculum tailored to pupils with diverse needs.

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).
• 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

Experience supporting children with13+

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

SEND specialist training/experience

Experience with primary-aged pupils

Interventions to meet EHC outcomes

Coaching and staff development

Safeguarding knowledge

Collaborative partnership with staff/外

Lead a hub/room provision

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

• 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.