Teaching Assistant

Mayplace Primary School; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 13 000 - 15 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mayplace Primary School in London seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex SEND needs within a specialist resource provision. You will assist with curriculum and non-curriculum activities, provide 1:1 and group support, and help create supportive learning environments to foster independence and engagement.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, confidentiality and strong communication with teachers, parents and carers to promote positive behaviour and emotional development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex SEND needs.
• Strong numeracy and literacy abilities.
• Excellent communication with children, parents and staff.

Responsabilités

• Support pupils with curriculum and non-curriculum learning.
• Provide 1:1 and small group assistance.
• Assist with classroom and provision learning environments.
• Monitor behaviour and support positive outcomes.

Connaissances

SEND experience

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Communication with parents

Description du poste

Term time only + 5 inset days. (39 weeks per year).
Hours: 32.5 per week, 8.30 am to 3.30 pm

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with our teaching and other support staff to mentor, support and inspire our pupils with curriculum and non curriculum based learning.

You will be working within our specialist resource provision, supporting children with complex SEND needs

Throughout the day, you will help prepare the learning environments to meet the needs of the children within the provision.

You will support pupils who need extra support to complete tasks or have difficulty engaging with schoolwork. You will also watch for challenging behaviour and help pupils promote positive behaviour while offering emotional support to help pupils in their emotional and social development, and you will inform other staff about any issues.

You will be vital part of the team in helping them become independent learners, stay focused and engaged in the tasks and lessons set by the teacher, help explain different tasks and activities, assist with a wide range of classroom and school-based activities, and provide 1:1 and group support to pupils. This may include listening to children read, reading to them, or telling them stories.

About You

Experience at working with and supporting children with complex SEND needs is essential.

Trustworthy, enthusiastic, energetic, well-organised, and self-motivated and a passionate individual dedicated to ensuring all children are supported to achieve their best.

With excellent communication skills and have the ability to build strong and appropriate relationships with children and parents/carers.

You must possess outstanding numeracy and literacy skills and have a genuine passion for making learning engaging and irresistible for children. Adaptability to support the individual needs of each child is crucial.

Maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating a high level of professionalism are also key requirements. A

Experience working with children with complex SEND needs.

About Us

We are proud to offer:

• Working for a Trust focused only on Primary education, committed to staff professional learning and development

• An ambitious school management team and dedicated, professional and determined staff.

• Highly motivated, happy children, keen to learn and develop

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing across the Trust and school.

• Excellent resources and vibrant teaching spaces.

Potential candidates are invited to contact the school to arrange a visit. This does not form part of the recruitment process.