SEND Support Teaching Assistant

Coventry City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Catholic School is seeking a SEND Support Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated team for the 26/27 academic year. You will work with teachers to support pupils with EHCPs, Autism, and social communication difficulties in a warm, two-form entry school that prides itself on inclusion and good inspection performance.

We are looking for candidates with excellent literacy and numeracy, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, and a readiness to engage in self-reflection and professional development

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic life and inclusion in education.
• Evidence of experience with pupils with complex SEND or in school/nursery settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of pupils with EHCPs, Autism, and social communication needs.
• Work closely with teachers to implement learning activities and contribute to an inclusive classroom.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Childcare & education

Self-reflection

SEN inclusion

SEN experience

Learning in practice

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2

Equivalent qualifications

Job description

• Committed to supporting and contributing to developing the Catholic life of our school.
• Passionate about providing high level childcare and education and able to be adaptable to the needs of our children.
• Has energy, enthusiasm and engages in self-reflection and evaluation.
• with a commitment to Special Educational Needs and Inclusion.
• Relevant experience in working with pupils with complex Special Educational Needs or in a School/Nursery setting
• Able to put secure knowledge of the children's learning and development into practice.
• Able to work as a key team member.

Essential Qualification requirements:

• Excellent Literacy and Numeracy skills with a minimum of Grade C in English Language and Mathematics are required.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualifications and experience

The Governors of Holy Family School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly skilled SEND Support Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team for the 26/27 academic year.

They will work closely with teachers to support the learning and development of pupils with; an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), with Autism and/or social communication and interaction difficulties as their primary area of need. Holy Family Catholic School is a 'good' two form entry school and was judged 'Outstanding' in our Catholic Schools Inspection.

We can offer:

• An oversubscribed, warm and friendly school with wonderful children, supportive governors, staff and parents.
• A happy team of highly motivated, skilled staff who work exceptionally hard.
• A commitment to inclusive practice.