SEND Support Assistant: Personalised Learning & Access

Greenbank High School

Sefton

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Greenbank High School is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support pupils with SEND in Sefton, ensuring safety and access to learning. You will work under teachers and coordinate with the SEND Coordinator to plan and deliver individual programmes.

The role involves assisting high-need students, supporting note-taking, and helping with exam arrangements, with opportunities for professional development and inter-school collaboration within the Southport Learning Trust.

Responsibilities

To work to the SEND Code of Practice at all times.
To provide specific support to pupils based on their individual needs, ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities.
To work closely with EHCP and High Needs students
To deliver any therapy/support/interventions as advised by outside professionals
To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
To maintain confidentiality of pupils’ personal and family details
To be involved in planning individual programmes of work with class teachers and SEN Coordinator
To enable and assist SEND pupils in preparing and organising class work
To provide an understanding and interpretation of class teachers’ requirements to enable SEND pupils to make progress during lessons
To assist and support basic skills practice
To collate and prepare learning materials in conjunction with class teacher or SEND Coordinator
To support and assist pupils in taking notes
To support pupils in special arrangements for internal and external examinations
To carry out any other duties of a similar nature as directed
To participate in appropriate staff training and/or meetings
To participate in performance management
To maintain TA planner to assist SEND Coordinator with monitoring of SEND pupils’ progress
To participate in out of school activities to assist SEND pupils.
Additional Responsibilities
To adhere at all times to professional business standards of dress, courtesy and efficiency
To attend subject and staff meetings
To uphold the school’s Behaviour for Learning Policy
To be responsible for ensuring subject knowledge is developed and participate in staff training and development
To work collaboratively with other schools as an employee of the Southport Learning Trust
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