Teaching and Learning Assistant

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Henmoor; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmgate Primary School and Nursery is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This 1:1 role will support a Nursery child with autism and significant communication needs, including intimate/personal care.

We need a calm, nurturing practitioner who can build understanding of the child’s needs and promote inclusion and independence. The post offers a warm, collaborative school community with high-quality CPD and opportunities to develop your skills within an ever-changing

Qualifications

• Supports a Nursery child with autism and significant communication needs.
• Pre-verbal child requires sensitive, patient interaction.
• Candidate should be calm, nurturing and able to promote inclusion and independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 SEND support in the Nursery.
• Support development of communication, sensory and learning needs.
• Promote inclusion and independence for the child.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Committed

Calm demeanor

Job description

The children, staff, and Governing Body at

Holmgate Primary School and Nursery are seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated school team. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, patient and committed individual to support a child in our Nursery with autism and significant communication needs.

This is a highly rewarding 1:1 role supporting a Nursery-aged child with autism and significant communication needs. The child is currently pre-verbal and requires support with intimate/personal care. We are seeking a calm and nurturing practitioner who can develop a strong understanding of the child's individual communication, sensory and learning needs. The successful candidate will promote inclusion and independence and, subject to ongoing need, funding and staffing arrangements, there is an intention for the role to provide continuity of support as the child progresses through school.

At Holmgate, we offer the opportunity to be part of a warm, supportive, and collaborative school community, where the success and wellbeing of our pupils are at the heart of all we do. We value high-quality CPD and provide opportunities for staff to develop their skills and feel empowered within an ever-changing educational landscape.

If you would like to come and look round the school, please contact the school office directly on 01246 862270