Special Needs Teaching Assistant: Inclusive Support

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Hove; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work under teaching staff to deliver specialized support programmes, ensuring every child, including those with significant needs, can engage with the curriculum and thrive. You will be based at Benfield and Hangleton linked schools, with an additional 1/2 hour lunch duty.

The role involves supporting pupils with complex needs, implementing IEPs, and delivering planned intervention programmes in a collaborative, supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with significant needs and social/communication difficulties.
• Completion Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant.
• Solid understanding of the national curriculum, child development, and basic learning strategies such as literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide tailored support for pupils with significant needs, ensuring their safety and full access to learning activities.
• Assist in the development and delivery of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans (IEP).
• Work flexibly with colleagues to deliver planned intervention programmes.
• Set challenging expectations to promote pupil independence and self-esteem.
• Use strategies to promote inclusion and social interaction.

Skills

Experience with significant needs

Teamwork and adaptability

Literacy and numeracy support

ICT in classroom

Self-evaluation of learning needs

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant

Tools

ICT classroom tools

Job description

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work under teaching staff to deliver specialized support programmes, ensuring every child, including those with significant needs, can engage with the curriculum and thrive. You will be based at Benfield and Hangleton linked schools, with an additional 1/2 hour lunch duty.

The role involves supporting pupils with complex needs, implementing IEPs, and delivering planned intervention programmes in a collaborative, supportive team