Senior Teaching Assistant (SEN) – Classroom Support & Wellbeing

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Annual leave increasing with service

Professional development and training

Pension scheme

Job summary

Hilltop School, a specialist school for pupils aged 2 to 19 with complex needs, is seeking two permanent Level 3 teaching assistants. Based at the Forest View site within Nexus Multi Academy Trust, roles involve supporting lessons, group work and one-to-one sessions, and addressing pupils' emotional, social, mental health and personal care needs.

Posts are term-time only at 31.25 hours per week, with an enhanced DBS check with barred list required before appointment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 teaching assistant qualification.
• Experience as a teaching assistant in a mainstream or specialist setting, or exceptional vocational skills.
• Enhanced DBS check with barred list.

Responsibilities

• Support whole-class lessons, group work and one-to-one work with pupils.
• Facilitate pupils' access to learning by responding to individual needs.
• Ensure the safety of children and young people.
• Respond to pupils' emotional, social and mental health needs.
• Provide personal care and hygiene support, including toileting and nappy changing.
• Make judgements on pupils' attainment and progress.
• Help pupils celebrate success.
• Promote aspirations for pupils' futures and a positive culture.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Respond to emotional, social and MH/SS

Promote aspirations for pupils' future

Education

Level 3 teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Hilltop School, a specialist school for pupils aged 2 to 19 with complex needs, is seeking two permanent Level 3 teaching assistants. Based at the Forest View site within Nexus Multi Academy Trust, roles involve supporting lessons, group work and one-to-one sessions, and addressing pupils' emotional, social, mental health and personal care needs.

Posts are term-time only at 31.25 hours per week, with an enhanced DBS check with barred list required before appointment.