SEND Teaching Assistant — Empowering Independent Learners

The Abbey School; England; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abbey School in England is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of SEND under the direction of teaching staff. The role involves working with children and young people who have autism, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and challenging behaviours.

You will undertake tasks with individuals or groups and help manage the classroom to enable access to learning, promote independence, and encourage

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Knowledge of autism, SEND needs and strategies is advantageous.
• Ability to work under supervision and support classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of quality learning and teaching under the direction of teaching staff.
• Work with pupils with a range of SEND, including autism and speech and language needs.
• Undertake specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes as directed by a qualified teacher.
• Encourage participation and help pupils become more independent learners.
• Assist with access arrangements and classroom management to support learning.

Job description

The Abbey School in England is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of SEND under the direction of teaching staff. The role involves working with children and young people who have autism, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and challenging behaviours.

You will undertake tasks with individuals or groups and help manage the classroom to enable access to learning, promote independence, and encourage