SEND Teaching Assistant

International Schools Today; Royal Leamington Spa; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kingsley School in Leamington Spa is seeking a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and emotional development at the secondary level.

The successful applicant will be patient, nurturing and adaptable, and will provide targeted, high-quality support for pupils with SEND, including those with Autism and social, emotional and mental health needs, in a communication-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including autism.
• Ability to support wellbeing and emotional development.
• Experience collaborating with teachers and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted, high-quality support for pupils with SEND.
• Support learning, wellbeing and emotional development.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and external professionals.

Skills

Patience

Nurturing

Adaptability

Job description

The Kingsley School is seeking to appoint a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to support our secondary school to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and emotional development.

The post-holder will be patient, nurturing and adaptable individual who is passionate about helping children thrive. They will provide targeted, high-quality and adaptive support for pupils with SEND, including those with Autism and social, emotional and mental health needs, developing a communication friendly environment. In this rewarding role, the successful applicant will work closely with teachers, parents and external professionals to support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning, developing independence and achieving their full potential.

Hours of Work : 35 hours per week

Location : The Kingsley School, Leamington Campus

Reporting Lines : The post holder will report to the Assistant Head of Support and Safeguarding.

Closing date : 12 noon on Monday 2nd November, may close early if suitable applicant found so please apply early
Interviews: To be communicated to shortlisted candidates

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