Teaching Assistant Level 1

Teaching Vacancies; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Governing Body support

Valued working environment

Strong team

Professional development

Welcoming environment

STOCCAT opportunities

LG Pension

Service recognition

Job summary

St Vincent De Paul RC Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to provide 1:1 support for a child with additional needs. The role focuses on autism, communication and sensory support within a supportive team and inclusive setting.

You will contribute to assessments and individual support plans, work alongside teachers and specialists, and participate in training for ongoing professional development to promote pupil wellbeing and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with complex SEND and ability to provide highly personalised support.
• Sound understanding of sensory-based approaches to learning and a sensory curriculum.
• Patience, empathy and resilience to build trusting relationships with children with communication, sensory and behavioural needs.
• Experience of supporting children with autism, communication difficulties, sensory processing needs and/or complex learning needs.
• Ability to adapt activities to individual needs, interests and developmental stages.
• Excellent observation skills to respond to a child's communication, emotional and sensory needs.
• Commitment to inclusion, independence and pupil wellbeing in all aspects of school life.
• Willingness to collaborate with teachers, SEND professionals, therapists, parents and other agencies.
• Strong communication and record-keeping for assessments, reviews and plans.
• Calm, positive, and flexible approach to changing school-day situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to engage in relevant training and development to support the child's needs.
• Experience of EHCPs and working in specialist or resource provision settings.

Skills

SEND experience

Sensory-based learning

Patience and resilience

Autism and communication needs

Adapt activities to needs

Observation and assessment

Inclusion and pupil wellbeing

Collaborative with staff/parents

Communication and record-keeping

Calm and flexible demeanor

Safeguarding commitment

Willingness for professional dev

EHCP experience

Intensive interaction knowledge

Specialist provision experience

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Vincent De Paul RC Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to provide 1:1 support for a child with additional needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching assistant who can work as part of our dedicated team of support staff supporting a child with complex communication and sensory needs. The successful candidate should have experience with children with complex special educational needs. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of special educational needs and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive education.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Experience of working with children with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those requiring highly personalised support and intervention.
• A sound understanding of sensory-based approaches to learning and the ability to support pupils accessing a sensory curriculum.
• The patience, empathy and resilience needed to build positive, trusting relationships with children who may have communication, sensory and behavioural needs.
• Experience of supporting children with autism, communication difficulties, sensory processing needs and/or complex learning difficulties.
• The ability to adapt activities and learning experiences to meet the individual needs, interests and developmental stage of a child.
• Excellent observation skills and the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to a child's communication, emotional and sensory needs.
• A commitment to promoting inclusion, independence and pupil wellbeing in all aspects of school life.
• The confidence to work collaboratively with teachers, SEND professionals, therapists, parents and other agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the child.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills, including the ability to contribute to assessments, reviews and individual support plans.
• A calm, positive and flexible approach, with the ability to respond effectively to changing situations throughout the school day.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A willingness to engage in relevant training and professional development to support the child's needs effectively.
• Experience of supporting pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Knowledge of intensive interaction, sensory circuits, Attention Autism, PECS, Makaton or other alternative communication approaches.
• Experience of working within a specialist or resource provision setting.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.