SEND Support Assistant (TA3)

Colne Primet Academy; Colne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Colne Primet Academy in Colne is seeking a SEND Support Assistant (TA3) to work with pupils with special educational needs across KS2/KS3/KS4. You will support learning, monitor behaviour, and contribute to planning and delivering targeted interventions.

The role requires qualifications in childcare or early years, good numeracy and literacy, and a collaborative approach. Training and CPD are encouraged; you will work closely with teachers and support staff.

Qualifications

• Understand the needs of children with SEND
• Experience of working with SEND children in education
• Experience of using IEPs, ILPs and EHCPs
• Experience of working with children in KS2 / KS3 / KS4 and relevant qualifications
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities of Teaching Assistants
• Ability and confidence to assist pupils with basic numeracy and literacy in line with learning strategies and national curriculum
• Experience of basic administrative tasks
• Experienced/trained first aider, or willing to complete training in first aid
• Experience as a cover supervisor or similar role
• Experience of exams invigilation

Responsibilities

• Support learning for pupils with SEND across KS2/KS4
• Assist teachers in delivering targeted interventions
• Help manage behaviour and create a positive classroom environment
• Assist with basic numeracy and literacy activities
• Support administration tasks related to classroom activities

Education

Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy

4 GCSEs at grade C, including Maths and English

Level 2 Childcare qualification or equivalent

Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent

HND, Degree or other further qualifications

Job description

Person Specification: SEND Support Assistant (TA3)

Qualifications and Achievements

• Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualification - Essential
• 4 GCSEs at grade C, including Maths and English - Essential
• Level 2 Childcare qualification or equivalent (e.g., CACHE, NVQ L2, NNEB) - Essential
• Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent - Essential
• HND, Degree or other further qualifications - Desirable

Training, Experience and Knowledge

• Understand the needs of children with SEND - Essential
• Experience of working with SEND children in education - Essential
• Experience of using IEPs, ILPs and EHCPs - Essential
• Experience of working with children in KS2 / KS3 / KS4 and relevant qualifications - Desirable
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities of Teaching Assistants - Essential
• Ability and confidence to assist pupils with basic numeracy and literacy in line with learning strategies and national curriculum - Essential
• Experience of basic administrative tasks - Desirable
• Experienced/trained first aider, or willing to complete training in first aid - Desirable
• Experience as a cover supervisor or similar role - Desirable
• Experience of exams invigilation - Desirable

Personal Skills and Attitudes

• Have strong behaviour management skills specific for SEND children - Essential
• Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic - Essential
• Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity - Essential
• Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills - Essential
• Be a team player with the ability to work independently - Essential
• Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, resilient and results-orientated approach - Essential
• Ability to lead and manage own workload effectively, and be willing to undertake CPD relevant to the post - Essential
• Suitability to work with children and young people - Essential
• Ability to use computers and educational software packages - Essential