Teaching Assistant

St Edmund's Catholic School; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

St Edmund's Catholic School in Sunderland is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support pupils aged 11-16 with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities, including Visually Impaired students, within the Learning Support Department.

The role is term time only and requires GCSE level education. You will work closely with the SENCO and undertake administrative duties as directed to support pupil progress and ensure an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and/or disabilities, including VI students.
• May be required to undertake administrative duties as directed by the SENCO.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 11-16 with SEN/VI within the Learning Support Department.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to adapt learning activities and resources.
• Assist the SENCO with administrative tasks to support pupil progress.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Pupil support

Communication

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

The successful candidate will be caring andenthusiastic and will have a genuine commitment to supporting the academicprogress of pupils aged 11-16. Thecandidate will be part of the Learning Support Department and will work withpupils with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities and also with VI(Visually Impaired) students. Thecandidate must be educated to at least GCSE level. Thesuccessful candidate will also be required to undertake administrative dutiesas directed by the SENCO.

The role is term time only.