SEND Support Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Envision Education; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Education in Bourne End is seeking a SEND Support Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm, supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and helping them access the curriculum.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to support learning, communication and emotional development, both inside and outside the classroom, in a welcoming school community.

Qualifications

• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm (on-site).
• Genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Previous experience with children/SEND is desirable but not essential.
• Patient, caring and understanding approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to commute to Bourne End.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with learning, development and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with class teacher and SEND team to meet individual needs.
• Assist pupils with communication, social and emotional development.
• Support pupils with a range of additional learning, behavioural and communication needs.
• Encourage pupil confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Adapt activities to help pupils access the curriculum.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Caring and empathetic

Job description

SEND Support Teaching Assistant - Bourne End | Immediate Start

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:00pm

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking to start or develop your career in education?

We are currently recruiting for a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEND Support Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in Bourne End, with an immediate start available.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to gain valuable experience working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) while making a genuine difference to their learning, development and wellbeing.

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND is highly desirable, although applicants with experience in care, support work, youth work or other child-focused settings are also encouraged to apply.

The Role

As a SEND Support Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with their learning, development and classroom activities.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to meet individual learning needs.
• Assist pupils with their communication, social and emotional development.
• Support children with a range of additional learning, behavioural and communication needs.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Adapt activities and provide appropriate support to help pupils access the curriculum.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
• Promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all pupils.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Previous experience working with children, young people, SEND or within a care/support setting is desirable but not essential.
• A patient, caring and understanding approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Confidence supporting children with a range of additional needs.
• A willingness to learn and develop your skills within an educational setting.
• The ability to commute to or work within the Bourne End area.

Pay

Pay: Competitive rates of pay, dependent on qualifications, experience and skills.