SEND Teaching Assistant - Flexible Hours & Impactful Role

The Propeller Academy Trust; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Induction + CPD including SEND

Free flu vaccinations

On-site parking

Flexible working options

LGPS

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Welcoming school culture

Job summary

The Propeller Academy Trust is seeking Teaching Assistants to support children with additional needs in a supportive school community. You will help with learning activities, therapy targets (IEPs) and personal care as needed, fostering wellbeing and independence.

You will engage in enrichment activities such as swimming, PE, community visits and horse riding, while building strong relationships with pupils, families and multidisciplinary teams. Flexible/part-time options may be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience in education, care or youth work is desirable.
• Familiarity with EHCPs or additional needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD and ASD in class and across the school.
• Assist with learning activities, therapy programmes and individual targets (IEPs).
• Take part in enrichment activities including swimming, PE, community visits and horse riding.
• Provide personal and intimate care where required.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Calm and patient

Team player

Willing to learn

Experience with children

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)

Job description

The Propeller Academy Trust is seeking Teaching Assistants to support children with additional needs in a supportive school community. You will help with learning activities, therapy targets (IEPs) and personal care as needed, fostering wellbeing and independence.

You will engage in enrichment activities such as swimming, PE, community visits and horse riding, while building strong relationships with pupils, families and multidisciplinary teams. Flexible/part-time options may be considered.