SEND & Student Welfare Teaching Assistant

Harris Academy South Norwood; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy South Norwood is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of students, including those with SEND, in the classroom. The role involves assisting learning and attending to students’ personal welfare needs as required.

The successful candidate will bring degree-level qualifications, basic SEND knowledge, and experience of working with young people. Strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, plus the ability to work well within a team, are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualifications to degree level or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.
• Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace.
• Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students.
• Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and groups of students in the classroom.
• Attend to students' personal needs including social, health, hygiene and welfare matters.
• Support learning activities and help maintain a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and monitor pupil progress.
• Maintain accurate records and update databases as required.

Skills

SEND awareness

Learning barriers knowledge

Behaviour management strategies

Health and safety awareness

Literacy and numeracy

Interpersonal communication

Time management

ICT skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Harris Academy South Norwood is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of students, including those with SEND, in the classroom. The role involves assisting learning and attending to students’ personal welfare needs as required.

The successful candidate will bring degree-level qualifications, basic SEND knowledge, and experience of working with young people. Strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, plus the ability to work well within a team, are essential.