Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Empower Learning

Saint Andrews Limited; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

DiscountForTeachers scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Institute of Education access

Professional development opportunities

Salary: £20,766 - £21,428

Job summary

Shaw Education Trust is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of special educational needs. You will work alongside teachers and professionals to help each learner engage, develop independence and achieve personal goals.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships, supporting behaviour and emotions, and contributing to individual education plans. Former experience in education is beneficial, with a focus on inclusion and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• We are looking for caring, patient and compassionate individuals who can support pupils with diverse needs.
• Enthusiasm for working with children and young people with additional needs is essential.
• Dependability, resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations are valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to pupils in the classroom and wider school environment.
• Support pupils with learning, development and individual targets.
• Build positive relationships and encourage independence and life skills.
• Assist with personal care where required and support safeguarding practices.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and other professionals to ensure consistent support.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Team player

Good communicator

Inclusion

Safeguarding

Job description

Shaw Education Trust is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of special educational needs. You will work alongside teachers and professionals to help each learner engage, develop independence and achieve personal goals.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships, supporting behaviour and emotions, and contributing to individual education plans. Former experience in education is beneficial, with a focus on inclusion and safeguarding.