SEND Teaching Assistant – Calm, Growth‑Focused Support

Whitefield Primary Academy; Luton, Bedford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD programme

Staff Treats

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Whitefield Primary Academy, part of the Pioneer Learning Trust, is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with special needs. The role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am–3:30pm, term-time only, with a temporary named child contract at £19,272.25–£19,891.45.

You will work calmly and flexibly within a friendly team, using targeted interventions to meet pupils’ needs and support inclusive learning throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate would have previous experience of working with young people and/or an understanding of special needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the classroom to individuals/groups as directed by the class teacher/line manager (adapting activities to meet pupils' needs within IEPs, care plans, etc.)
• Follow and implement the school's behaviour and related policies and procedures. Invigilate tests and examinations as directed.
• Provide support for learning in the classroom as directed by the class teacher/line manager and help to maintain the order of cleanliness of the classroom environment e.g. putting up displays, (may involve the '21 tasks of the National Agreement)
• Assist in the supervision of children during the working day, on/off site including school visits, swimming; accompany children home or hospital before and after school

Skills

SEND Teaching Assistant

Job description

Whitefield Primary Academy, part of the Pioneer Learning Trust, is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with special needs. The role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am–3:30pm, term-time only, with a temporary named child contract at £19,272.25–£19,891.45.

You will work calmly and flexibly within a friendly team, using targeted interventions to meet pupils’ needs and support inclusive learning throughout the school day.