Senior SEND Teaching Assistant – Growth & Impact

The Methodist Church in Britain; Orpington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Pension scheme with generous employer

Wellbeing cash plan

Career development and progression

Support, coaching and mentoring

Training programmes delivered at every

Job summary

Harris Primary Academy Orpington is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support children with SEND in the school's ARP. The role is term-time, 37.5 hours per week over 38 weeks, with an enhanced DBS check required and visa sponsorship not available.

You will supervise, deliver structured activities, support literacy and numeracy, report progress to teachers, and build positive relationships with parents while maintaining records and preparing resources.

Qualifications

• Qualifications to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience working with young people in education or training.
• Ability to manage own workload and build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support identified children one to one, in groups or whole class.
• Lead small group sessions and interventions.
• Deliver structured learning activities and adjust them to meet learning goals.
• Support literacy, numeracy and Key Stage or subject learning.
• Promote inclusion and equal access to learning for all children.
• Keep records and build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and resources, and provide general administrative support.

Skills

Basic SEND knowledge

Behaviour management

Workload management

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Harris Primary Academy Orpington is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support children with SEND in the school's ARP. The role is term-time, 37.5 hours per week over 38 weeks, with an enhanced DBS check required and visa sponsorship not available.

You will supervise, deliver structured activities, support literacy and numeracy, report progress to teachers, and build positive relationships with parents while maintaining records and preparing resources.