Special Education Teaching Assistant (SEND)

The Shaw Education Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

DiscountForTeachers Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work

Institute of Education opportunities

Job summary

Ivy House School, part of The Shaw Education Trust, is hiring a Learning Support Assistant to aid pupils aged 2-19 with an individualised curriculum. You will help with personal needs and health support, including first aid, under the guidance of teaching staff.

Role involves working in or outside the classroom, promoting inclusive learning and wellbeing. The post offers term-time hours and a permanent/FTC option with generous pension and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or demonstration of knowledge and skill or experience.
• Assist children in personal needs and general health including first aid training, medical support and welfare matters.
• Good understanding of learning areas for students with SEND (Literacy, Numeracy, Science, SEN & Early Years).
• Experience of supporting children’s learning in a school or similar setting.
• Motivation to work with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific support to the teacher in pupil care and classroom management.
• Work may be in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Skills

First aid

Student support

SEND awareness

Classroom support

Education

NVQ Level 2 / demonstr. knowledge & skill

Job description

Ivy House School, part of The Shaw Education Trust, is hiring a Learning Support Assistant to aid pupils aged 2-19 with an individualised curriculum. You will help with personal needs and health support, including first aid, under the guidance of teaching staff.

Role involves working in or outside the classroom, promoting inclusive learning and wellbeing. The post offers term-time hours and a permanent/FTC option with generous pension and ongoing professional development.