Teaching Assistant - Additional Needs

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Free flu vaccinations

Cycle to work scheme

High-quality training and mentoring

Professional development and progresss

Supportive, collaborative Trustculture

Job summary

Blackgates Primary Academy, part of Leodis Academies Trust, is recruiting a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term basis for 30 hours per week during term time. The role supports pupils' learning, wellbeing and development alongside teachers and the SENDCo, with dedicated support for a pupil with profound and multiple learning difficulties.

The post requires a good standard of education, especially in English and Maths, and a positive, professional approach.

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education, particularly in English and Maths
• Evidence of qualifications

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning, wellbeing and development, working with teachers and the SENDCo
• Help remove barriers to learning so pupils can access the curriculum
• Provide dedicated support for a pupil with profound and multiple learning difficulties
• Support the pupil's communication, personal care, safety, wellbeing and inclusion across the school day
• Support the pupil's epilepsy, including emergency rescue medication under agreed medical procedures
• Share support for the pupil across a team to keep provision consistent
• Support teaching and learning in classrooms when not supporting the pupil
• Deliver targeted interventions and work with small groups of pupils

Skills

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

A fixed-term Teaching Assistant post at Blackgates Primary Academy, part of Leodis Academies Trust, for 30 hours a week in term time. The role supports pupils' learning, wellbeing and development alongside teachers and the SENDCo, working to remove barriers to the curriculum. Part of the work is dedicated support for a pupil with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex sensory and medical needs, with that support shared across a team. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start is as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Support pupils' learning, wellbeing and development, working with teachers and the SENDCo
• Help remove barriers to learning so pupils can access the curriculum
• Provide dedicated support for a pupil with profound and multiple learning difficulties
• Support the pupil's communication, personal care, safety, wellbeing and inclusion across the school day
• Support the pupil's epilepsy, including emergency rescue medication under agreed medical procedures
• Share support for the pupil across a team to keep provision consistent
• Support teaching and learning in classrooms when not supporting the pupil
• Deliver targeted interventions and work with small groups of pupils

What’s required

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education, particularly in English and Maths
• Evidence of qualifications

Skills & knowledge

• Positive, enthusiastic and committed approach to supporting pupils' learning
• Ability to build caring, professional relationships with children and adults

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Medical clearance
• Two references

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils

Nice to have

• Experience working with children or young people with complex learning, physical, sensory and medical needs
• Previous experience working with children

What’s offered

• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential support 24/7
• Free on-site parking
• Free flu vaccinations
• Cycle to work scheme
• High-quality training and mentoring
• Professional development and progression across the Trust
• Supportive, collaborative Trust culture