Teaching Assistant

South End Junior School; Rushden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

South End Junior School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team and support the learning of children. You will work with pupils on an individual, group or whole-class basis and assist the Phase Leader and SENDCo as required.

You will have experience in a school setting, with children who have special educational needs, and be able to support learners with their social and emotional needs. The role requires nurturing support and a commitment to safeguarding and welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school in a similar role.
• Experience of working with children with special educational needs.
• Support pupils in accessing learning activities within the classroom, in small groups or 1:1.
• Support pupils with their social and emotional needs.
• Support our teachers by providing feedback and maintaining records.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Work with children on an individual, group or whole class basis.
• Support pupils in accessing learning activities in the classroom, in small groups or 1:1 as necessary.
• Support pupils with social and emotional needs.
• Provide feedback to teachers and help maintain records.
• Be nurturing and help build resilience and independence.

Skills

Experience in a school

Experience with SEND

Support learning in classroom

Motivate and encourage children

Education

First aid qualification

Job description

What you will find at South End Junior:

The chance to become a member of a great staff team who work hard to deliver the best to our children

A place where wellbeing is high on our agenda

Support with your career progression if this interests you

A modern and vibrant learning environment

Brilliant children, who are so proud of their school and their uniform, especially their lime green ties!

We are looking for:

A Teaching Assistant to join our awesome team to support the learning of children. You will work with the children on an individual, group or whole class basis and support the school as required by the Phase Leader and SENDCo

You will:

• Have experience of working in a school in a similar role
• Have experience of working with children with special educational needs
• Support pupils in accessing learning activities within the classroom, in small groups or 1:1, as necessary
• Support pupils with their social and emotional needs
• Support our teachers by providing feedback and maintaining records
• Value the diversity of individuals
• Recognise that children have very different and individual needs and be able to tailor your provision accordingly
• Be able to motivate and encourage children on an individual basis and as part of a group
• Be nurturing and contribute to building children’s resilience and independence
• Possess or be willing to obtain a first aid qualification
• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children you are responsible for or come into contact with, in accordance with school procedures