Special Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

SENDAT Trust in Lowestoft is seeking a caring Special Teaching Assistant to support children with SEND and SEMH needs. You will work with teachers to provide classroom support, assist with learning activities and help students develop confidence and resilience.

The role may include personal care support, supervision at breaks, and promoting positive behaviour. The successful candidate will have experience with children or young people and will build positive relationships while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people, ideally within a SEND or SEMH setting.
• Patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships with students.
• May involve supporting students with personal care, supervision during breaks and promoting positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and assist with learning activities.
• Monitor student progress and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Support students with SEMH and SEND needs to develop resilience and confidence.
• Promote inclusive practices and encourage engagement in learning.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Patience and empathy

Relationship building

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• 37 hours per week, 39weeks per year- Permanent
• Salary: £25,185- £25,989per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

We are seeking a caring and dedicated Special Teaching Assistant (STA) to join our team and support children and young people with a range of special educational needs, including communication and interaction needs and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This rewarding role focuses on helping students develop confidence, independence and the skills they need to succeed both in education and in life.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will provide classroom support, assist with learning activities, help monitor student progress and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will build supportive relationships with students, encourage engagement in learning and help them develop resilience, social skills and emotional wellbeing. The role may also involve supporting students with personal care, supervising break and lunchtime activities, and promoting positive behaviour throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will have experience working with children or young people, ideally within a SEND or SEMH setting. You will be patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships with students, whilst maintaining high expectations and supporting them to achieve their full potential. If you are passionate about making a difference and helping young people thrive, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to various memberships and discount schemesLearning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

SENDAT Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment checks will be required for all of our staff at SENDAT.