SEND Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Preston seeks a dedicated individual to support and develop pupils' learning. The successful candidate will possess NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent and experience working with children, particularly those with Special Educational Needs. You will play a vital role in fostering an outstanding learning environment and building positive relationships with both pupils and staff. The position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's lives.

Qualifications

• Commitment to making a positive difference to young people's lives.
• Experience working in a school setting with children.
• Ability to support learning and teaching effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils.
• Develop relationships across the school and community.
• Maintain positive relationships with pupils and adults.

Skills

Organisational skills

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work one-on-one

Experience with SEND

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• Experience of working with children with SEND.
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with pupils and other adults.
• The ability to work with pupils on a one to one, small groups and whole class.

What the school offers its staff

About The Olive School, Preston

The Olive School, Preston is a Muslim faith-based, primary school for 4 to 11 year olds, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our first inspection in June 2019. At our last inspection in December 2024, the school was commended for upholding the same high standards of academic excellence, teaching, character development and behaviour that resulted in the school’s previous ‘Outstanding’ rating.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

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.