SEND Teaching Assistants

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaftesbury Park Primary School in Battersea is seeking two dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support named pupils with SEND, enabling access to learning. You will work with class teachers, SENCO and pastoral team to create a calm, nurturing environment.

You should be patient, resilient and committed to inclusive education, with a willingness to develop skills through training. Experience with neurodivergent pupils or Down Syndrome is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND (neurodivergent and/or Down Syndrome)
• Able to provide personal care
• Calm, patient and consistent in approach
• Willing to develop skills through training

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in class and through small group or individual work
• Help children develop emotional regulation, confidence and positive learning behaviours
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral team
• Support pupils to engage positively with learning and school routines
• Contribute to a calm, structured and nurturing environment
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience

Teamwork

Emotional regulation support

Job description

Shaftesbury Park Primary School is an award-winning Rights Respecting School in Battersea. We are looking to appoint two dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support named pupils with SEND, enabling them to access learning. They will play a key role in supporting the class teachers by supporting vulnerable pupils and be committed to putting the children's wellbeing first. The successful candidate will help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to engage in learning. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about inclusive education. You will:

• Support pupils with SEND in class and through small group or individual work
• Help children develop emotional regulation, confidence and positive learning behaviours
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral team
• Support pupils to engage positively with learning and school routines
• Contribute to a calm, structured and nurturing environment
  Have experience supporting children with SEND (pupils who are neurodivergent and/or pupils with Down Syndrome)
• Are able to provide personal care
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Are calm, patient and consistent in their approach
• Work well as part of a team supporting inclusive practice
• Are keen to develop their skills through training and professional learning
  Shaftesbury Park Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all.

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Opportunities for training in SEMH, autism and inclusive practice
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• The chance to make a genuine difference to children's lives
• Opportunities for further paid employment within our highly-successful Extended Day provisions for the right candidate.