Teaching Assistant B

Teaching Vacancies; Newport; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming staff

Professional development

Rewarding role

Job summary

Medina House School in Newport is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant B to join our friendly team at School Lane.

You will support pupils with a diverse range of needs, work with teachers and therapists, and help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally. The role is term-time, five days a week, with hours 8:30am to 3:00pm (Wednesday until 4:00pm).

We welcome applicants who are passionate about safeguarding and building positive relationships with families.

Qualifications

• Has genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is patient, adaptable and resilient.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning activities under supervision of teaching staff.
• Assist with SEN-specific strategies and therapies as directed by teachers and therapists.
• Contribute to a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and behaviour to support individual development.

Skills

Passion for SEND

Relationship building

Patience & resilience

Team player

Safeguarding

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children with additional needs? Do you have the enthusiasm, patience and resilience to help pupils achieve their full potential?

Medina House School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant B to join our friendly and supportive team at our School Lane site in Newport.

Our School Lane site supports pupils with a diverse range of special educational needs and disabilities, providing a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support staff, you will play a vital role in helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone looking to begin a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is patient, adaptable and resilient.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding and varied role where every day is different.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives.

The successful candidate will work 5 days per week, term time only:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30am to 3:00pm
• Wednesday: 8:30am to 4:00pm

Commitment to safeguarding

This council and its schools recruit according to the council's Safer Recruitment Policy and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to have an enhanced DBS check and share in this commitment. This School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Hay Scale 3 A-E, FTE £26,402 to £26,824 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £19,096.03 to £19,401.25)