SEND Teaching Assistant

Clewer Green CofE First School; Clewer Village; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Clewer Green CofE First School is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support pupils with their learning and development in a welcoming, nurturing setting.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, help with classroom activities, supervise pupils on trips and assist with displays and clerical tasks. A positive role model, you will help foster curiosity and confidence in every child.

Qualifications

• Training or experience in working with children in a school environment would be advantageous.
• NVQ2 or above would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Grade C or above at GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 support for the majority of the role, as well as working with groups of children within the classroom.
• Assist with school trips, events and activities.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by teaching staff.
• Supervise pupils' work and offer support where necessary.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to teaching staff and other TAs regarding lesson planning and resources.
• Monitor the needs and behaviour of pupils, and report these to teaching staff where appropriate.
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested, e.g. taking registers.
• Assist teaching staff and other TAs with creating and maintaining displays throughout the school.
• Establish and maintain constructive relationships with pupils' parents and deliver pastoral support as required.

Skills

1:1 support

Group work

Pastoral support

Administrative support

Lesson materials

Education

NVQ2 or above

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Job description

Are you passionate about giving children the very best start to their educational journey? Clewer Green First School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic practitioner to join our supportive team in a truly special setting.

If you're committed to nurturing curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child, we'd love to hear from you. Come and be part of something meaningful at Clewer Green.

The Role:

• 1:1 support for the majority of the role, as well as working with groups of children within the classroom.
• Assist with school trips, events and activities.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by teaching staff.
• Supervise pupils' work and offer support where necessary.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to teaching staff and other TAs regarding lesson planning and resources.
• Monitor the needs and behaviour of pupils, and report these to teaching staff where appropriate.
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested, e.g. taking registers.
• Assist teaching staff and other TAs with creating and maintaining displays throughout the school.
• Establish and maintain constructive relationships with pupils' parents and deliver pastoral support as required.
• Be a good role model to pupils in terms of behaviour and attitude.

The successful candidate will have:

• Training or experience in working with children in a school environment would be advantageous and recent classroom teaching assistant experience would offer a significant advantage.
• NVQ2 or above would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Grade C or above at GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths would be desirable.