Teaching Assistant and Special Needs Assistant

St marys school; Byfleet; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

St Marys School in United Kingdom is seeking a Teaching Assistant and Special Needs Assistant to work 20 or 30 hours per week during term time (38.6 weeks). The role involves assisting in educational and social development under the guidance of the Head teacher, SENCO, and class teachers.

The successful candidate will support learning activities, assist with EHCP/IEP pupil programmes, work with small groups, and help maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Assisting in the delivery of educational work programmes by participating in day-to-day learning activities.
• Assisting in the delivery of individual work programmes for pupils with an EHCP and SEN pupils with IEPs as required.
• Working with small groups of pupils as required.
• Organising and maintaining the learning environment.
• Good general education with English and Maths grade C or above (or equivalent qualification).
• An understanding of children's development and the physical, emotional, social and educational needs of young children.
• Commitment to the continuing professional development of self.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with staff, children and parents.
• Patience and the ability to stay calm under pressure or in frustrating situations.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and the ability to apply this in day to day situations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the delivery of educational work programmes by participating in day-to-day learning activities.
• Assisting in the delivery of individual work programmes for pupils with an EHCP and SEN pupils with IEPs as required.
• Working with small groups of pupils as required.
• Organising and maintaining the learning environment.

Skills

Teaching support

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Patience

CPD minded

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Teaching Assistant and Special Needs Assistant - 20 hours or 30 hours per week, term time onlyThe role We are looking for a Teaching Assistant and Special Needs Assistant to work 20 or 30 hours per week (term time only - 38.6 weeks). The pay is £16,995 (pro rata for 5 day position), £24,330 (FTE). You will be assisting in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Head teacher, SENCO and class teachers, including:

• Assisting in the delivery of educational work programmes by participating in day-to-day learning activities.
• Assisting in the delivery of individual work programmes for pupils with an EHCP (education health care plan) and SEN pupils with IEPs as required.
• Working with small groups of pupils as required.
• Organising and maintaining the learning environment.
  Good general education with English and Maths grade C or above (or equivalent qualification).
• An understanding of children's development and the physical, emotional, social and educational needs of young children.
• Commitment to the continuing professional development of self.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with staff, children and parents.
• Patience and the ability to stay calm under pressure or in frustrating situations.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and the ability to apply this in day to day situations.Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.