Teaching Assistant Level 1

St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Vincent De Paul RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to provide 1:1 support for a child with complex needs. You will join a dedicated team helping with communication, sensory needs and inclusive education.

The role requires patience, empathy, and strong observation skills, with a focus on safeguarding and collaborative work with teachers, SEND professionals, therapists, and parents.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with complex SEND, particularly those requiring highly personalised support and intervention.
• Sound understanding of sensory-based approaches to learning and supporting pupils accessing a sensory curriculum.
• Patience, empathy and resilience to build positive relationships with children with communication, sensory and behavioural needs.
• Experience of supporting children with autism, communication difficulties, sensory processing needs and/or complex learning difficulties.
• Ability to adapt activities to meet individual needs, interests and development stages.
• Excellent observation skills and ability to respond to a child’s communication, emotional and sensory needs.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion, independence and pupil wellbeing in all aspects of school life.
• Willingness to engage with training and professional development to support the child’s needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Sensory-based learning

Autism support

Behaviour support

Communication with parents

Observation skills

Inclusion

Record-keeping

Collaboration

Job description

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.