SEND Teaching Assistant - Nurture & Support in Primary

AMA Admin; Tapton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming primary school in Chesterfield. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs, helping with literacy, numeracy and wider learning in a nurturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior UK-based school experience, a Level 2/3 TA qualification (or equivalent), and a patient, empathetic approach to supporting SEND pupils including ASC/ADHD, speech and language needs.

Qualifications

• UK-based school experience in a Teaching Assistant or similar role.
• Patience, empathy and a passion for helping pupils succeed.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Reliable and adaptable team worker.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support SEND pupils including ASC/ADHD, speech and language needs.
• Assist with literacy, numeracy and wider learning activities.
• Implement strategies to aid communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO and support staff.
• Encourage pupil confidence, independence and social skills.

Skills

UK-based school experience

Patience and empathy

Team player

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming primary school in Chesterfield. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs, helping with literacy, numeracy and wider learning in a nurturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior UK-based school experience, a Level 2/3 TA qualification (or equivalent), and a patient, empathetic approach to supporting SEND pupils including ASC/ADHD, speech and language needs.