SEND TA: Calm Support for PMLD/ASD | Flexible Hours

John Watson School; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Cycle to Work

On-site parking

Paid wellbeing days

Refer-a-friend £500

Job summary

John Watson School seeks kind, patient Teaching Assistants to join a supportive team. The role focuses on helping pupils with additional needs, delivering learning activities and participating in enrichment events such as swimming and horse riding.

We welcome applicants with experience in education or care and a commitment to wellbeing. Part-time options may be considered to fit daily start/end times.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and resilient demeanor with a supportive approach.
• Team player with motivation to learn and develop.
• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, or youth settings.
• Ideally familiar with EHCPs or additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD in class and across the school.
• Assist with learning activities, therapy programmes and IEP targets.
• Take part in enrichment activities (swimming, PE, community visits, horse riding).
• Provide personal and intimate care where required.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Calm, patient, resilient

Team player

Experience with children/young people

EHCPs or additional needs knowledge

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)

Job description

John Watson School seeks kind, patient Teaching Assistants to join a supportive team. The role focuses on helping pupils with additional needs, delivering learning activities and participating in enrichment events such as swimming and horse riding.

We welcome applicants with experience in education or care and a commitment to wellbeing. Part-time options may be considered to fit daily start/end times.