SEND Teaching Assistant — Primary Interventions

Shorefields; Stanford-le-Hope; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support SEND pupils and provide interventions. The role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time, under new leadership as part of the school’s growth while preserving its Catholic ethos.

You will work closely with the Class Teacher, support pupils with diverse needs, and contribute to a caring learning environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Qualifications

• High expectations of the children and themselves, with a passion for raising standards and attainment.
• Creative thinking to engage, enthuse and motivate children to learn.
• Empathy and understanding of different needs across pupils.
• Confidence and ability to support pupils with challenging needs, including social and emotional needs/behaviours.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and ability to help pupils attain a good standard.
• Ability to support pastoral needs and well-being of pupils.
• Experience supporting pupils in small groups and 1:1 sessions.
• Team player with commitment to improving practice.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND pupils and provide targeted interventions.
• Work in partnership with the Class Teacher and other staff.
• Assist with small-group and 1:1 support during the school day 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only.

Job description

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support SEND pupils and provide interventions. The role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time, under new leadership as part of the school’s growth while preserving its Catholic ethos.

You will work closely with the Class Teacher, support pupils with diverse needs, and contribute to a caring learning environment where children thrive academically and socially.