SEND Teaching Assistant

Independent Schools Association (ISA); Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kingsley School is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support our secondary school in promoting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and emotional development. The successful candidate will be patient, nurturing and adaptable, providing targeted support for pupils with SEND including autism and SEMH needs. You will work with teachers, parents and external professionals to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week. Location: The Kingsley School, Leamington Campus.

Qualifications

• The post-holder will be patient, nurturing and adaptable, focused on helping pupils thrive.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including autism and SEMH needs, is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers, parents and external professionals to overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

SEND support

Wellbeing support

Emotional development

Stakeholder communication

Job description

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

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

Pay : £22,762 per annum pro-rata (FTE : £30,181 per annum)

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

Interviews: To be communicated to shortlisted candidates