SEND Teaching Assistant - Nurturing Support for Every Child

SAMpeople; Alfreton CP; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health Scheme

Job summary

Somerlea Park Junior School is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support learning for children with SEND. The successful candidate will work with individual pupils and as part of a team to deliver tailored learning materials, safeguarding and promoting an inclusive school ethos.

Ideal applicants will have GCSE Maths and English (grade 4-9) and a Teaching Assistant qualification. Visits to the school are welcomed, and a positive, nurturing approach is valued.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential
• Teaching Assistant Qualification desirable
• Relevant Training over last two years desirable

Responsibilities

• Work with individual children with SEND and EHCPs.
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Prepare learning materials and adapt teaching support according to childrenʼs needs
• Look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare—inclusive of first aid duties
• Be creative and innovative
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs.
• Be motivated and passionate to achieve the very best for the children in our care and make a genuine difference
• Use initiative to assess and evaluate pupils' needs

Skills

SEND experience

Team player

Adaptive teaching support

First aid

Literacy & numeracy

IT skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Pupil relationships

Education

GCSE Maths/English 4+

Teaching Assistant qualification

Recent training

Job description

Somerlea Park Junior School is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support learning for children with SEND. The successful candidate will work with individual pupils and as part of a team to deliver tailored learning materials, safeguarding and promoting an inclusive school ethos.

Ideal applicants will have GCSE Maths and English (grade 4-9) and a Teaching Assistant qualification. Visits to the school are welcomed, and a positive, nurturing approach is valued.