Teaching Assistant

Distinction Education Ltd; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinction Education Ltd is seeking a confident SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 class at a primary school in Kidderminster, ensuring pupils’ learning, engagement and confidence. You will work with the class teacher and SENCO, delivering targeted interventions and helping pupils prepare for the move to secondary school.

This long-term role is paid PAYE at £92.56–£110 per day. Ideally, you have experience as SEN TA or Learning Support Assistant and can build positive relationships with

Qualifications

• Experience as SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant preferred.
• Experience in school environments is desirable but not essential; candidates from related support roles welcome.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Working individually with pupils and in small groups.
• Delivering targeted learning interventions.
• Helping pupils stay engaged with classroom learning.
• Supporting literacy and numeracy.
• Encouraging independence and confidence.
• Assisting pupils with transition planning to secondary school.
• Collaborating with teachers and the school's SENCO.

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant - Year 6 - Kidderminster

Location: Kidderminster

Year Group: Year 6 / KS2

Pay: £92.56 - £110 per day PAYE

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Long-term

Agency: Distinction Education Ltd

SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 6

Distinction Education is seeking a confident and supportive SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils within a Year 6 class at a primary school in Kidderminster.

This role will involve supporting children who require additional help with their learning, engagement and confidence as they progress through their final year of primary school.

About the Role

You will work alongside the class teacher and wider support team, providing targeted support to pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with Special Educational Needs
• Working individually with pupils and with small groups
• Delivering targeted learning interventions
• Helping pupils remain engaged with classroom learning
• Supporting literacy and numeracy
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Helping children prepare for the transition to secondary school
• Working alongside teachers and the school's SENCO

Your Experience

Ideally, you will have previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.

However, school-based experience is desirable rather than essential.

We are open to candidates who have meaningful experience supporting children and young people outside a traditional school environment.

Experience within youth work, children's residential care, SEND services, childcare, sports coaching, tutoring, children's charities or support work could provide many of the skills required for this position.

We are particularly looking for someone who can demonstrate patience, resilience, good communication skills and the ability to develop positive professional relationships with children.

£92.56 - £110 per day PAYE

Safeguarding

Distinction Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will complete appropriate safer recruitment and compliance checks in line with current statutory safeguarding requirements, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)