SEND Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS enrolment

Employee assistance programme

Health cash plan

Induction programme

Career progression across campuses

Flexible working

On-site staff parking

Swimming sessions & school meals

Job summary

Sherwood Foundation School is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs. The role runs 30.75 hours across five days per week over 39 weeks, with on-site campuses and no visa sponsorship. Start date is as soon as possible.

A DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required. Responsibilities include assisting with learning tasks, physically supporting pupils including hoisting where needed, and helping pupils gain independence and

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Physical ability to move and support pupils

Responsibilities

• Give individual attention and help with learning tasks
• Physically support pupils (incl. wheelchair users) and assist with positioning/hoisting
• Support pupils' independence and self-care
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect
• Build positive relationships with students and carers
• Communicate with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies as part of the team

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Respect and ambition for pupils

Job description

Supports pupils with special educational needs at Sherwood Foundation School, on a permanent basis. The work centres on individual learning help, building trusted relationships with students, and physical and personal care, including positioning and hoisting pupils who use wheelchairs or special seating. The post is part time, 30.75 hours across five days a week over 39 weeks, and applicants indicate a preferred campus. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start is as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Give individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks matched to each pupil's needs
• Physically support pupils, including those using wheelchairs or special seating, and help hoist and position some pupils
• Support pupils' independence and self-care
• Provide personal and intimate care with dignity and respect
• Build positive relationships with students and empathise with their needs
• Communicate with pupils, parents and carers, school staff and external agencies as part of the team

Skills & knowledge

• Communicating effectively with pupils, parents and carers, staff and external agencies
• Building positive relationships with pupils and empathising with their needs
• Demonstrating respect and ambition for pupils

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Physical ability to support and move pupils, including hoisting, with manual handling training provided

Nice to have

• Experience of supporting students in a classroom environment, including those with special educational needs

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme enrolment
• Employee Assistance Programme via Vita Health Care Group
• Benenden Health cash plan
• Training and development, including a full induction programme
• Career progression across three campuses
• Flexible working policies
• On-site staff parking at two campuses
• On-site swimming sessions and access to school dinners