SEND Teaching Assistant — Impactful Support in a Growth Trust

Children First; Enfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Children First Academy Trust in Edmonton is seeking an excellent teaching support assistant to join a specialist SEND unit. You will complement teachers, help with planning and provide support to pupils within a collaborative team.

We value continuous professional development and a supportive environment with opportunities to grow. You will contribute to curriculum development and safeguarding, helping to improve outcomes for children at risk while working closely with educators.

Qualifications

• Ability to support planning and monitoring of lessons.
• Assist with assessment activities and pupil progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and behaviour policies.

Responsibilities

• Complement curriculum delivery under supervision.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and share responsibility for pupils.
• Use knowledge to assist with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes.
• Contribute to teachers' planning and preparation of lessons including resources.
• Provide support for children within the team when a teacher is unavailable.
• Support teachers in evaluating pupils' progress through assessment activities.
• Implement school policies relating to behaviour and safeguarding.
• Contribute to curriculum development, school policies and procedures.
• Pass vetting checks including Enhanced DBS and overseas criminal record checks if applicable.
• Be enthusiastic about children with a caring, nurturing approach.

Skills

Caring approach

Team collaboration

Planning & assessment

Enthusiasm for children

Job description

Children First Academy Trust in Edmonton is seeking an excellent teaching support assistant to join a specialist SEND unit. You will complement teachers, help with planning and provide support to pupils within a collaborative team.

We value continuous professional development and a supportive environment with opportunities to grow. You will contribute to curriculum development and safeguarding, helping to improve outcomes for children at risk while working closely with educators.