SEND Teaching Assistant: Nurture & Inclusion Champion

Learning Academies Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive staff community

Job summary

Widewell Primary Academy, part of the Learning Academies Trust, is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND and contribute to an inclusive, nurturing learning environment. You will work under the SENCO to tailor support and promote wellbeing, both in-class and across the school community.

The role requires experience in primary settings, SEND knowledge, and a collaborative, safeguarding-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Positive and nurturing approach to behaviour management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, staff and external professionals.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Able to work independently and as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, tailored support to pupils with SEND.
• Promote inclusion and support emotional wellbeing.
• Help create positive learning experiences in and beyond the classroom.

Skills

SEND experience

Primary school experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management (nurturing)

Safeguarding commitment

Independent and team working

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Widewell Primary Academy, part of the Learning Academies Trust, is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND and contribute to an inclusive, nurturing learning environment. You will work under the SENCO to tailor support and promote wellbeing, both in-class and across the school community.

The role requires experience in primary settings, SEND knowledge, and a collaborative, safeguarding-focused approach.