SEND Teaching Assistant – Study Base & Student Support

South Buckinghamshire; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Buckingham School in Buckingham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs within the KS4 study base, contributing to a caring and inclusive learning environment.

You will assist with First Aid, monitor progress, and provide weekly reports to parents, with a flexible approach and collaboration with SENDCO and Class Teacher. This is a permanent, full-time post, 39 weeks per year under Bucks Pay.

Responsibilities

• To develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils to be supported
• To develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs relevant to the school and pupils
• To aid the pupil/s to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, whilst using the study base
• To establish a supportive relationship with the pupil/s concerned
• To be a key worker and link to parents for specific students
• To establish acceptance and inclusion of the pupil/s in the support base
• To manage pupil/s as advised by the SENDCO and Class Teacher
• To use methods of promoting / reinforcing the pupils' self esteem
• To ensure the safety of the pupil/s while in your care
• To produce weekly reports of key students' engagement with support and the use of the base and share with parents
• To carry out any specific duties as outlined in the pupil/s Individual Support Plan.

Job description

The Buckingham School in Buckingham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs within the KS4 study base, contributing to a caring and inclusive learning environment.

You will assist with First Aid, monitor progress, and provide weekly reports to parents, with a flexible approach and collaboration with SENDCO and Class Teacher. This is a permanent, full-time post, 39 weeks per year under Bucks Pay.