Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SLD) – Derby

The Shaw Education Trust; England; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discount for teachers

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Shaw Education Trust is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Derby-based special school. You will support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), assist with learning, communication and personal care, and work closely with teachers and professionals to enable access to learning.

You will contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom, helping pupils develop independence and life skills, with tailored support and small-group one-to-one activities across Key Stage 3-4 and

Qualifications

• Caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with SLD.
• Experience of working with pupils with communication and physical needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, development and individual education plans.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapting activities to meet needs.
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional development.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.
• Assist with personal care and mobility where required.
• Create a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and other professionals to ensure best outcomes.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Committed

Education

Experience with SEN

Job description

The Shaw Education Trust is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Derby-based special school. You will support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), assist with learning, communication and personal care, and work closely with teachers and professionals to enable access to learning.

You will contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom, helping pupils develop independence and life skills, with tailored support and small-group one-to-one activities across Key Stage 3-4 and