Special Needs Teaching Assistant. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil with autism in a nurturing environment. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on a child's educational journey while working within a supportive and innovative Multi Academy Trust. The ideal candidate will be a role model, providing structure and guidance to help the pupil thrive. With a strong emphasis on professional development, this position promises to be rewarding and fulfilling as you contribute to the positive ethos of the school and the wider community.

Benefits

Supportive Team

Opportunities for Professional Development

Caring Ethos

Engaged Staff and Governors

Positive Learning Environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with autism is preferred.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement and development.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 4 pupil with autism on a 1:1 basis.
• Promote a positive ethos and love for lifelong learning.
• Build positive relationships across the Trust.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Manage Change

Role Model for Students

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a Multi Academy Trust that have sites in Acocks Green, Hall Green, Tyseley and Erdington. They are currently recruiting for a 1:1 Year 4 SEND TA at their site in Acocks Green.

They are looking for exceptional and committed people to work within the trust to positively impact the lives of the pupils they support. They passionately believe that staff are the biggest asset, so they actively develop them through a personalised and bespoke CPD package each term. They invest heavily in their staff as they know that only through staff development will they achieve the very best outcomes for their children. They are a forward thinking and innovative Multi Academy Trust (MAT) with fantastic pupils, Trustees, and supportive Academy Representatives. Their staff are friendly, professional, and a dedicated team in the heart of the city serving an aspirant, culturally diverse community.

This role is to support on a 1:1 basis with a male pupil in Year 4 who currently has a diagnosis of autism. He displays some challenging behaviour and can lash out verbally when frustrated. Ideally, the school is looking for someone who can come in and act as a role model for him and provide nurture and structure. This would be a full-time role to start ASAP until the end of the academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help develop a positive ethos within the school in accordance with their vision for development.
• Provide a visible presence to pupils, parents, carers, and staff.
• Promote a love of lifelong learning.
• Have excellent organisational and social skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to build on success and manage change.
• Show commitment to a culture of continuous improvement that promotes excellence for staff and pupils alike and builds on our current Ofsted rating.
• Demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills with the ability to articulate.
• Have a clear vision for the through school and support positive relationships across the Trust.

We Offer:

• A happy and caring ethos.
• A supportive team within the primary and across the MAT.
• Opportunities for your own continued professional development, both internally and through collaborative working across the trust.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved learners who engage positively with school life.
• A hard-working, motivated, and engaged staff and governors, who care deeply about the outcomes for children and young people.
• A culture of support for all staff.
• MAT-wide continued professional development opportunities to enable practical and research-based school improvement initiatives.

To be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Ashleigh on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).