SEND Teaching Assistant

Heathfield Junior School; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathfield Junior School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide high quality support and targeted interventions for pupils. The role will involve working closely with teachers to support learning and behaviour in and out of the classroom.

Successful candidates will assist with pupils requiring additional help, support inclusive practices, and participate in ongoing training and development to enhance pupil outcomes. The post is on-site at Heathfield Junior School.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (grade 4 or above) or equivalent.
• Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant.
• Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Caring and inclusive attitude towards pupils, parents and staff.
• A high standard of literacy and numeracy.
• ICT skills to manage the requirements of the post with confidence.
• Have good practical skills and an attention to detail.
• Are willing to take part in training and personal development.
• Be highly motivated to support children with EHCPs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality support and interventions.
• Cover and lead class teaching as and when appropriate.

Skills

Good communication

Organisation skills

Teamwork

ICT literacy

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade 4+) or equivalent

Literacy and numeracy skills

Tools

ICT skills

Job description

The successful candidate will have the followingattributes:

• GCSE English and Maths (grade 4 or above) orequivalent
• Experience of working asa Teaching Assistant
• Able to work effectivelyindependently and as part of a team
• Goodcommunication and organisation skills
• Caring and inclusiveattitude towards pupils, parents and staff
• Ahigh standard of literacy and numeracy
• ICT skills to manage the requirements of the postwith confidence
• Havegood practical skills and an attention to detail
• Arewilling to take part in training and personal development
• Be highly motivated to support children with EHCPs

The successful candidate will be required to deliver high quality support and interventions and, depending on experience, cover and lead class teaching as and when appropriate.