SEND Support Assistant — Nurture & Empower Primary Learners

Smile Education; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting for a SEND Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary specialist school in Tamworth. You will support primary-aged children with SEND across KS1 to KS2, helping them access learning and develop communication and social skills.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, delivering engaging, accessible and differentiated learning activities, and supporting pupils with their individual learning and development needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 TA/Childcare qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support primary-aged pupils with a variety of SEND across KS1 to KS2.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Deliver engaging, accessible and differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils with their individual learning and developmental needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive self-esteem.
• Use positive behaviour support strategies to help pupils regulate emotions.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support children's social, emotional and personal development.
• Adapt approach to meet individual pupil needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, Teaching Assistants and other professionals.

Skills

Experience working with primary-aged

Experience supporting SEND

Strong communication and relationships

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 TA/Childcare qualification

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting for a SEND Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary specialist school in Tamworth. You will support primary-aged children with SEND across KS1 to KS2, helping them access learning and develop communication and social skills.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, delivering engaging, accessible and differentiated learning activities, and supporting pupils with their individual learning and development needs.