SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Year 5 (Term-Time)

Knowsley Libraries; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN Allowance to support a pupil in year 5. This temporary role is 25 hours per week across 46 weeks per year, with a term-time/workback element and a start date as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will provide 1:1 SEND support, collaborate with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver a personalised Provision Plan, and help develop communication, language and social interaction

Qualifications

• Have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (experience with needs such as communication difficulties or ADHD would be advantageous)
• Demonstrate high expectations and a commitment to raising outcomes for all pupils
• Be skilled in supporting children to develop independence, communication and social interaction
• Be patient, flexible and resilient, with a positive and nurturing approach

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEND, promoting independence, confidence and engagement
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver and adapt a personalised Provision Plan
• Support the development of communication and interaction skills, including language development
• Help the pupil to engage positively with peers and adults
• Promote cognition and learning across curriculum areas such as reading, writing and maths
• Plan and adapt provision to meet sensory and learning needs
• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Show initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Patience

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

TA Level 2 qualification

Job description

St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN Allowance to support a pupil in year 5. This temporary role is 25 hours per week across 46 weeks per year, with a term-time/workback element and a start date as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will provide 1:1 SEND support, collaborate with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver a personalised Provision Plan, and help develop communication, language and social interaction