SEND Teaching Assistant — Inspire Inclusive Learning

Riverside School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Primary School in City of London is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs. You will work with individuals, small groups and classrooms to help pupils access learning, build independence and participate fully in school life.

We value patience, adaptability and strong communication, and expect you to contribute to safeguarding, inclusion and high standards while developing SEND knowledge and practice.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Patient, positive, calm and nurturing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and able to respond to the differing needs of pupils.
• Team player with initiative and commitment to high standards.
• Experience of working with children in a school or educational setting is desirable.
• Experience with SEND such as ASD, ADHD, speech, language and communication needs, SEMH or sensory needs would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND to access learning and make progress.
• Delivering targeted interventions and individual or small-group support as directed by the teacher or SENCo.
• Adapting resources and activities to meet pupils' individual needs.
• Using appropriate strategies to support communication, interaction, emotional regulation and behaviour.
• Promoting pupils' independence rather than creating over-reliance on adult support.
• Supporting pupils to develop positive relationships, confidence and social skills.
• Supporting pupils with sensory, physical or personal care needs where appropriate.
• Observing and recording pupils' progress and providing feedback to teachers and the SENCo.
• Supporting pupils during transitions, breaktimes, lunchtimes, educational visits and other aspects of school life.
• Maintaining high expectations for safeguarding, behaviour and inclusion.
• Undertaking relevant training and professional development.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence & inclusion

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Riverside Primary School in City of London is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs. You will work with individuals, small groups and classrooms to help pupils access learning, build independence and participate fully in school life.

We value patience, adaptability and strong communication, and expect you to contribute to safeguarding, inclusion and high standards while developing SEND knowledge and practice.