Teaching Assistant

Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School is seeking a dedicated individual to assist SEN pupils with learning and development. You will work in small groups or one-to-one settings, supporting teachers to create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

The role focuses on promoting social-emotional growth, encouraging independence, and ensuring pupils' safety during breaks and school activities. Experience with pupils is beneficial; a respectful, proactive approach is valued.

Qualifications

• Trustworthiness and reliability are essential.
• Strong energy and organization help manage tasks.
• Clear communication with children and staff is required.

Responsibilities

• To support SEN pupils in their learning and development, in small groups or one-to-one as directed, treating them with respect and consideration.
• To support the teacher in the smooth and effective running of the class.
• To consistently promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour in an inclusive, engaging environment.
• To encourage the social and emotional development of pupils.
• To help raise standards of achievement for all pupils, allowing all our children to flourish.
• To encourage all pupils to participate in all aspects of school life.
• To help pupils to become more independent.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• To ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break periods:
• Supervision of pupils in the dining areas, playground or other parts of the school premises as directed

Skills

Trustworthy

Energetic

Well-organized

Self-motivated

Initiative

Integrity

Communication

Empathy

Job description

About You

• Youwill be trustworthy, enthusiastic, full of energy, well-organized, andself-motivated.
• Youwill be able to work with initiative and integrity.
• Youwill have excellent communication skills and be able to build a solid andappropriate rapport with children.

Main duties:

• To support SEN pupils in their learning and development,in small groups or one to ones as directed, treating them with respect andconsideration
• To support the teacher in the smooth and effective runningof the class
• To consistently promote positive values, attitudes andbehaviour in an inclusive, engaging environment
• To encourage the social and emotional development ofpupils
• To help raise standards of achievement for all pupils,allowing all our children to flourish
• To encourage all pupils to participate in all aspects ofschool life
• To help pupils to become more independent
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• To ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupilsduring the midday break periods:
• Supervision of pupils in the dining areas, playground orother parts of the school premises as directed