Senior SEND Teaching Assistant - Lead, Support & Impact

Teaching Personnel; Wigston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Professional development

Permanent position after temp

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is assisting a well-established SEND school in Wigston to recruit a Senior Teaching Assistant on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role focuses on supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs, mentoring fellow Teaching Assistants and working with families and professionals to deliver tailored education and wellbeing support.

You will contribute to pupil progress reviews, adapt learning to individual EHCP plans, and ensure high standards of safeguarding and inclusive practice

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Maths and English qualifications at Level 2 or above.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor or support colleagues.
• Positive, patient and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching, learning and classroom activities.
• Assisting with planning, delivering and assessing individual pupil programmes.
• Leading and supporting other Teaching Assistants within the classroom.
• Promoting pupil independence, confidence and wellbeing.
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs, including communication, learning and physical needs.
• Assisting with personal care and health care routines where required.
• Supporting behaviour management strategies and positive pupil engagement.
• Working closely with families, external agencies and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Contributing to pupil progress reviews and reporting processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy

Numeracy

SEND experience

Mentoring

Patience

Flexibility

EHCP knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Maths Level 2

English Level 2

Job description

Teaching Personnel is assisting a well-established SEND school in Wigston to recruit a Senior Teaching Assistant on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role focuses on supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs, mentoring fellow Teaching Assistants and working with families and professionals to deliver tailored education and wellbeing support.

You will contribute to pupil progress reviews, adapt learning to individual EHCP plans, and ensure high standards of safeguarding and inclusive practice