SEND Teaching Assistant: Supportive, Impactful Learning

OFG Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

OFG Education seeks a caring SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with additional learning needs at Westbourne School. You will work with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to help students develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Role involves supporting learning activities, encouraging positive behaviour and promoting safe, inclusive learning across the school community. Prioritising individual needs with a trauma-informed approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills are required.
• The candidate must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support students on an individual and small-group basis to achieve learning goals.
• Encourage literacy, numeracy, communication and independence skills.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and preparing resources.
• Support reading interventions and programmes to build confidence in reading.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive engagement in learning.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and monitor student progress.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

OFG Education seeks a caring SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with additional learning needs at Westbourne School. You will work with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to help students develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Role involves supporting learning activities, encouraging positive behaviour and promoting safe, inclusive learning across the school community. Prioritising individual needs with a trauma-informed approach is essential.