Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning's partner school in Burton upon Trent is seeking a teaching assistant to join a dedicated team from September, supporting students with special needs in classroom and off-site activities.

You will assist the lead teacher with educational programs, help with personal care tasks, and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive learning environment, collaborating with parents and colleagues to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, including those with special needs.
• Knowledge of special education practices and strategies.
• Strong communication with students, parents and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy and a positive attitude in a learning environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing educational programs and activities.
• Provide support to students with special needs, including those with autism.
• Assist in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Help students with daily tasks, such as personal care and hygiene.
• Support students in academic and social development.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher to develop and implement education health care plans for students.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the lead teacher.
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Experience with children with special/

Behaviour management

Communication with students/parents/

Adaptability and patience

Team collaboration

Toddler care knowledge

Job description

Empowering Learning is working with a special needs school in Burton upon Trent, who are recruiting for a teaching assistant to work with their dedicated and supportive team. The role is to start in September and will lead throughout the new academic year.

You will be involved in classroom duties and off-site recreational activities.

Duties

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing educational programs and activities for students.
• Provide support to students with special needs, including those with autism.
• Assist in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Help students with daily tasks, such as personal care and hygiene.
• Support students in their academic and social development.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher to develop and implement education health care plans for students.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the lead teacher.
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour management strategies.

Skills

• Experience working with children, particularly those with special needs and challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of special education practices and strategies.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards working with children.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of toddler care and development is a plus.

This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to supporting the educational needs of students.

The teaching assistant will work closely with the lead teacher to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Experience working with children, particularly those with special needs, is essential.

Strong communication skills are also important for effectively collaborating with students, parents, and colleagues.

The ability to adapt to different situations and handle challenging behaviours is crucial.