Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Loughborough is seeking a passionate teaching assistant to join their team full-time. The role involves working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), providing targeted support to nurture and inspire their academic and personal growth. The school promotes a strong commitment to safeguarding and offers continuous professional development opportunities to its staff. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and work within a supportive environment.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Friendly school community

Qualifications

• Be committed to the safeguarding of all children.
• Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Be first aid trained or willing to undertake first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND individually or in small groups.
• Deliver academic, pastoral, and behavioural support.
• Nurture and inspire children in a mainstream school setting.

Skills

Commitment to safeguarding children

Excellent communication skills

Experience with SEND

Ability to work as part of a team

First aid trained or willing to train

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

• Be committed to the safeguarding of all children;
• Enjoy working with children; motivating and enthusing them;
• Have a calming and caring manner;
• Have experience of supporting children with SEND in their learning;
• Be committed to raising standards for all groups of children;
• Have excellent communication skills;
• Be able to show initiative;
• Be able to work as part of our team; flexible and adaptable;
• Be first aid trained/willing to undertake first aid training.

What the school offers its staff

• Permanent position;
• Salary: Grade 6 (actual £19,542);
• Hours: term time only, 8.30am-3.30pm plus 5 INSET days throughout the year, i.e. 39 weeks;
• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of ability;
• The opportunity to work with motivated and friendly children;
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn;
• CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching;

Further details about the role

JOB OVERVIEW:

Thorpe Acre Junior School is looking for a passionate, highly skilled, full-time teaching assistant to work with children with SEND, either individually, or as part of small groups, and to deliver academic, pastoral and behavioural support, whilst successfully nurturing and inspiring our children. This position will initially be within our mainstream school.

We are a vibrant and friendly school, committed to the inclusion of all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our belief is that with reasonable adjustments children can meet their potential and learn alongside their peers. Our team has a wealth of experience in SEND and support each other well.

WHY CHOOSE US:

Our school is set in a well-connected location, within walking distance of Thorpe Acre Infant School and two secondary schools, and works with the BeSkilled collaborative. You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team and have access to a range of CPD.

Commitment to safeguarding

Thorpe Acre Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Pre-employment checks will be carried out: identification and Right to Work in the UK will be required; an online search undertaken; references will be sought, and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check) and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. We actively support the government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.