Teaching Assistant

UTC South Durham; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

UTC South Durham is seeking a highly motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support learners with special educational needs, including ASC and SEMH, reporting to the SENCo. The role requires a caring, proactive team player with a passion for helping young people achieve.

You will work with students in intervention and classroom settings, 1:1 or in small groups, using the National Curriculum as a guide and contributing to their social and academic progress alongside the SEND team and school

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or higher.
• Experience supporting SEN students, including ASC and SEMH.
• Understanding of the National Curriculum and STEM interests.

Responsibilities

• Support identified students with SEND in and out of class.
• Provide 1:1 or small-group support as required.
• Feedback to class teachers, SENCO, and parents on progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Teaching assistant

SEN experience

ASC knowledge

SEMH awareness

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Job description

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant, ideally with
experience of working with children with special education needs, in particular ASC and
SEMH. This person will report to the SENCo and will have an understanding of Autism and
anxiety and the challenges that this brings for young people.

You will ideally hold a Level 2 teaching assistant qualification or higher. You will have
experience of working with, and supporting, young people in an educational setting and will
preferably have experience of providing support for SEN students and be confident in
meeting their needs. You will have an understanding of the National Curriculum and an
interest in the STEM subjects. Most importantly you will have a passion for working with
young people with additional needs and be a positive and enthusiastic team player.

The Teaching Assistant role entails working with students who have SEND needs, both in an
intervention capacity and supporting in class. This may be on a 1 to 1 basis, or working with
small groups of students. You will be responsible for supporting identified students
throughout their school day and acting as a mentor and coach. This will include meeting the
student briefly before school to ensure readiness for the day ahead and checking in
throughout the day. You will help the student to progress socially and academically by
working closely with a supportive SEND team, as well as other school staff. You will be
expected to feedback to both the class teachers, SENCO and parents / carers about the
child’s progress and general wellbeing.

It is a role that requires a clear understanding of the UTC’s ethos and values which includes
our Student Leaver Profile. The Student Leaver Profile encompasses three elements which
include knowledge, experience and core skills and all UTC staff are expected to contribute in
developing these with our students.

This role involves effectively working with all stakeholders and embracing the unique
qualities of the UTC as a progressive learning environment. It is a role that requires an
individual that demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and a range of practical and people skills.
All of the above is aligned with the Student Leaver Profile.

You will work 34.25 hours per week, between 8am and 5pm, your working pattern and
associated hours of work will be agreed with your line manager.