SEND Teaching Assistant — Grow Impact & Flexible Hours

The Cherwell School; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Induction & CPD

Wellbeing days

On-site parking

LGPS

Job summary

Kingfisher School in Abingdon is seeking a caring, motivated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs across a range of activities. You will work alongside teachers to deliver personalised learning and help pupils develop confidence and life skills.

The role offers flexible working options, full induction, CPD including SEN training, wellbeing days, on-site parking, LGPS, cycle-to-work scheme, and a supportive school culture within The Propeller Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people in an educational setting.
• Caring, patient and sensitive with a passion for supporting SEND learners.
• Excellent communication, listening and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, positive under pressure and able to work as part of a team.
• Organised and able to work effectively in a school setting.
• Committed to independence, inclusion and wellbeing of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated learning and care support to pupils with a wide range of SEN.
• Work with teachers to deliver personalised learning and development programmes.
• Support pupils with learning, communication, emotional regulation, routines and transitions.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Provide individual and small-group support to keep pupils engaged and achieve personal goals.
• Support pupils with personal care, feeding and medical needs as required.
• Engage pupils in activities including PE, swimming, outings and community-based activities.
• Use communication methods including signing to meet pupils' needs.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing per individual plans.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Organisation

Inclusion

First Aid

Education

GCSEs incl. English & Maths

Job description

Kingfisher School in Abingdon is seeking a caring, motivated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs across a range of activities. You will work alongside teachers to deliver personalised learning and help pupils develop confidence and life skills.

The role offers flexible working options, full induction, CPD including SEN training, wellbeing days, on-site parking, LGPS, cycle-to-work scheme, and a supportive school culture within The Propeller Academy Trust.