SEND Teaching Assistant | Growth & Career Progression

AWD online; Southampton; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Cycle-to-Work scheme

UK public sector pension

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive induction and mentoring

Résumé du poste

AWD Online is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant for a supportive secondary school in Hedge End, Southampton. You will work in classrooms and small groups to support students with additional needs, liaising with teachers and the SENCo to contribute to progress reviews.

This role offers induction, mentoring and professional learning, with term-time hours and potential to develop towards a teaching career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivation, commitment and resilience when supporting a range of students.
• Adaptability and the ability to relate well to students and teachers.
• Passion for helping students with additional needs reach their potential and develop independence.
• A positive, approachable and collaborative attitude, with patience, teamwork and a good sense of humour.
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Understanding of the statutory framework relating to safeguarding.
• Commitment to relevant professional development.

Responsabilités

• Learning Support: Provide effective support to students across subject areas, in classrooms and small groups.
• SEND Strategies: Build an understanding of individual SEND needs and use appropriate strategies to support progress.
• Independence and Confidence: Help students develop independence, motivation and confidence.
• Teacher Communication: Liaise proactively with class teachers to understand support needs and share feedback on student progress.
• Review Feedback: Contribute feedback to annual review meetings and gather students’ views where needed.
• Break and Activity Support: Support break and lunchtime duties, plus extra-curricular and after-school activities on a rota basis.
• Professional Development: Undertake relevant training and professional development.
• Health and Safety: Follow health and safety regulations and agreed codes of practice, helping maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Additional Duties: Carry out other reasonable duties allocated or directed by the SENCo.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Adaptability

Motivation & resilience

Numeracy

Literacy

Safeguarding knowledge

Professional development

Description du poste

AWD Online is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant for a supportive secondary school in Hedge End, Southampton. You will work in classrooms and small groups to support students with additional needs, liaising with teachers and the SENCo to contribute to progress reviews.

This role offers induction, mentoring and professional learning, with term-time hours and potential to develop towards a teaching career in a collaborative environment.