Teaching Assistant

The James Cambell Primary School; London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The James Cambell Primary School is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to work with children who have special educational needs and disabilities. You will support intervention work in our Willow and Aspen Rooms, collaborate with teachers and the SENCO to adapt activities and deliver targeted help, and contribute observations to support ongoing progress.

You will help children with communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning, bringing patience, initiative and enthusiasm to every

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children and responds with patience and empathy.
• Understands how children with SEND learn and develops specialist knowledge.
• Keeps high expectations and celebrates progress while promoting independence.
• Works with teachers and the SENCO to adapt activities and deliver targeted support.
• Supports children’s communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Contributes observations to help staff review and refine support.
• Brings initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm; works collaboratively and learns from others.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND children in intervention rooms (Willow and Aspen) with tailored activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and the SENCO to adapt activities and resources.
• Deliver individual and small-group support to learners with SEND.
• Monitor and record children’s progress and behaviours for team review.
• Maintain safeguarding and a safe, supportive environment for all pupils.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Empathy

Patience

Observations

Collaboration

Safeguarding

Engagement

Initiative

Job description

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, your role may include working with SEND children in our intervention rooms: the Willow Room where we deliver intervention for pre-formal learners and the Aspen Room where we deliver intervention for semi-formal learners. James Cambell Primary School also has an on-site SEMH ARP, the Cambell Primary Centre. Your role may therefore also include working closely with children who have SEMH needs and are receiving additional support to thrive.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, recognising their individual strengths and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children and responds to their needs with patience, empathy and consistency.
• Has an understanding of how children with SEND learn and is committed to developing their specialist knowledge and skills.
• Holds high expectations for every child, celebrates small steps of progress and supports increasing independence.
• Works closely with teachers and the SENCO to adapt activities, prepare appropriate resources and deliver individual and small-group support.
• Supports children’s communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Contributes observations about children’s progress to help staff review and refine their support.
• Brings initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm, working collaboratively and learning from others.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.