Specialist Teaching Assistant: SEND Interventions & Literacy Support

Castle School Education Trust; Frenchay; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Authority Pension Scheme

Health Shield

Occupational sick pay

Family-friendly leave packages

Job summary

Downend School in Downend, South Gloucestershire is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our SEND team. You will deliver targeted interventions, work with pupils including those with SEND, and support literacy and numeracy within a collaborative school setting.

You will report to the SENDco and contribute to planning, monitoring progress, and maintaining SEN records. The role requires patience, organisation, and strong communication with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEND and an understanding of effective intervention using data.
• Ability to plan targeted interventions and monitor progress.
• Excellent communication with parents, outside agencies and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead small group work and 1:1 intervention sessions, supporting literacy and numeracy.
• Monitor responses to learning activities and help students reach targets.
• Liaise with teachers to plan effective support and maintain SEN records.
• Assist with behaviour management programs and ensure student safety.

Skills

SEND experience

Intervention planning

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Education

Good education standard including English & Maths

Job description

Downend School in Downend, South Gloucestershire is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our SEND team. You will deliver targeted interventions, work with pupils including those with SEND, and support literacy and numeracy within a collaborative school setting.

You will report to the SENDco and contribute to planning, monitoring progress, and maintaining SEN records. The role requires patience, organisation, and strong communication with staff and families.