Special Education Needs Assistant Practitioner- Weston Infants Academy part of St Bart's Trust

St Bart's Multi Academy Trust; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing support

Training & mentoring

Staff recognition & rewards

Pension schemes (LGPS/Teachers’)

Staff voice & engagement

Job summary

St Bart's Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Level 3 Special Educational Needs support worker for the SEND Inclusion Base at Weston Infant Academy. The role involves supporting 16 pupils with SEND, collaborating with teachers, and contributing to a caring, high-expectation environment.

The successful candidate will work with a supportive team and may require enhanced safeguarding checks. Experience with SEND is welcomed, and the post is aligned with our safeguarding commitments and ethos.

Qualifications

• Provide learning activities for individual pupils and small groups under teacher direction.
• Differentiate and adapt learning programmes to meet SEND needs.
• Support pupils with communication, interaction, and social needs.
• Assist with monitoring, recording, and reporting pupil progress and attainment.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning activities for individuals and groups under teacher direction.
• Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher and keep records as required.
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes as prescribed by therapists.
• Monitor and report on pupils' progress and attainment; flag issues to teachers.
• Assist with development plans and contribute to reviews of individual education plans.
• Attend to pupils’ personal care and wellbeing needs and support social development.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Special Educational Needs support worker to work in our new SEND Inclusion Base at Weston Infant Academy. The base will be split between two rooms and will support the SEND needs of 16 pupils with Communication and Interaction as their primary area of need. This is a wonderful opportunity to work within a fabulous team. Previous experience of working with SEND pupils welcomed.

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Weston Infant Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.At Weston Infant Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.St Bart’s Multi Academy Trustis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools.More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org.

Job Purpose

To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for SEN pupils. Providing specialist assistance to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as those with moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

1. Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils with SEN
2. Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required
3. Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care professional
4. Monitor, assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment, as agreed with the teacher, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher
5. Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
6. Be involved in planning, organising and implementing individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews
7. Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters
8. Take the lead in inducting pupils into specialist units, classes or schools for pupils with special educational needs
9. Monitor pupils’ conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolve complex, difficult or very challenging issues
10. Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas
11. Work with pupils not working to normal timetable
12. Establish and maintain relationships with families and carers and other adults, e.g. speech therapists
13. Advise and assist pupils in the proper use and deployment of complex personal and learning aides and equipment
14. Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities
15. Support the development/oversee the work of other support staff
16. Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
17. Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of healthcare practitioner and following appropriate training
18. Day to day allocation of work to other staff, requiring occasional supervisory responsibility
19. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures
20. Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Our Offer To You

When you join theSt Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by ourPEACEvalues- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.

• A welcoming, supportive culturewhere everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
• Health and wellbeing support- including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
• Opportunities to grow- we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
• Recognition and rewards- from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
• Financial peace of mind- competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
• Your voice matters- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.