SEND Teaching Assistant - Inspire Confidence & Skills

OFG Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health, wellbeing and insurance perks

Job summary

OFG Education is hiring a SEND Teaching Assistant at Westbourne School, Sutton in Ashfield. The role supports students with additional needs in classrooms and the wider school, promoting learning, reading and wellbeing.

Start date is November 2026, with a permanent term-time contract and 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral colleagues to foster a safe, inclusive environment and help students develop confidence, independence and life

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting students with SEND.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• The ability to adapt approach to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on an individual and small-group basis to achieve learning goals.
• Encouraging development of literacy, numeracy, communication and independence skills.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and preparing learning resources.
• Supporting reading interventions and programmes to build confidence in reading.
• Promoting students' emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and helping positive choices.
• Working with teaching, therapy and pastoral teams to provide integrated support.
• Monitoring and recording student progress and wellbeing.
• Supporting educational visits and wider learning experiences.
• Supervising students during breaktimes to maintain a safe environment.
• Building relationships with families, carers and external professionals.
• Contributing to a nurturing and inclusive school culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

OFG Education is hiring a SEND Teaching Assistant at Westbourne School, Sutton in Ashfield. The role supports students with additional needs in classrooms and the wider school, promoting learning, reading and wellbeing.

Start date is November 2026, with a permanent term-time contract and 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral colleagues to foster a safe, inclusive environment and help students develop confidence, independence and life