SEND Support Assistant (TA3)

Colne Primet Academy; Colne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Colne Primet Academy invites applications for a SEND Support Assistant (TA3). The role focuses on supporting children's needs with SEND within KS2/KS3/KS4, assisting with numeracy and literacy, and aiding students' access to the national curriculum.

Strong behaviour management and good communication are essential. The post requires qualified childcare or related education qualifications, with Level 3 childcare as essential and Level 2/GCSEs as prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualification is essential.
• 4 GCSEs at grade C including Maths and English are essential.
• Level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent, e.g. CACHE, NVQ L2, NNEB is essential.
• Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent is essential.
• HND, Degree or other further qualifications are desirable.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team player

Independent working

Initiative

CPD oriented

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualification

4 GCSEs (including Maths and English)

Level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent

Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent

HND / Degree or other further qualifications (Desirable)

Tools

Educational software (e.g., classroom management tools)

Job description

Person Specification: SEND Support Assistant (TA3)

• 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