SEND Teaching Assistant and Targeted Intervention Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding CPD through the Learning

Collaboration with trust schools

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

Ford Primary School in the Learning Academies Trust is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant and Targeted Intervention Assistant to work with the SENDCo and inclusion team. The role combines in-class support for pupils with SEND with running structured programmes in literacy, numeracy, communication and emotional wellbeing.

Applicants should have experience in an educational setting and hold an Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in an educational setting.
• Ability to support pupils with SEND and access learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support for pupils with SEND.
• Deliver structured intervention programmes in literacy, numeracy, communication, wellbeing.
• Monitor pupil progress and keep records.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and external professionals.

Skills

Inclusive practice

Positive relationships

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Ford Primary School is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant and Targeted Intervention Assistant to work alongside the SENDCo and inclusion team. The role combines in-class support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities with running structured programmes in literacy, numeracy, communication and emotional wellbeing. The school is part of the Learning Academies Trust, which runs 18 primary schools and offers trust-wide CPD. Appointment requires an Enhanced DBS, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support pupils with SEND to access learning and take a full part in school life
• Deliver structured intervention programmes in literacy, numeracy, communication, emotional wellbeing and learning behaviours
• Build pupil confidence, independence and inclusion
• Support positive behaviour and emotional development
• Monitor pupil progress and keep accurate records
• Work with teachers, support staff, parents and external professionals where appropriate

Experience

• Experience supporting children in an educational setting

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of inclusive practice and high expectations for all pupils
• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS
• Pre-employment checks and references
• Completion of a questionnaire on unspent convictions and cautions if shortlisted

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Shares the school's values of aspiration, excellence, collaboration, inclusivity, kindness and respect

What’s offered

• Outstanding CPD through the Learning Academies Trust
• Opportunities to collaborate with trust schools and share resources and expertise
• Staff wellbeing support, with the trust holding the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award