Teaching Assistant SEN

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking dedicated staff to join King’s Sutton Primary Academy under Prime7 MAT to support pupils with diverse learning needs.

You will have GCSE English and maths, school-based experience, and the ability to plan and deliver learning activities while safeguarding pupils.

The role emphasises building positive relationships with pupils and adults, staying calm under pressure, and contributing to an inclusive, high-quality curriculum.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent including English and maths grade 4/C or higher.
• Experience working in a school or educational setting.
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEN.
• Experience planning and delivering learning activities.
• Good IT skills to support learning.
• Ability to work as part of a team and be flexible.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers by supporting planning and delivery of learning activities.
• Support pupils in engaging with learning activities and accessing the curriculum.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Adapt teaching to individual needs

Teamwork and flexibility

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or higher)

Experience in a school/educational setting

Experience supporting pupils with SEN

Experience planning and delivering learning activities

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths

Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting

Experience working with children / young people with SEN

Experience planning and delivering learning activities

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults

Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils

Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs

Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils

Ability to work as part of a team and to be flexible in their approach to daily routines

The ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

Good IT skills, particularly using IT to support learning

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Enjoyment of working with children

Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils

A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality

Resilient, positive, forward-looking and enthusiastic about making a difference

Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people

For a job description please see application pack

What the school offers its staff

A passion for inclusion.

Pupils that come to school happy.

Leaders and staff support every pupil to reach their full potential.

Staff benefit from regular training to develop their expertise. We have a fantastic staff team and a supportive parent/carercommunity.

We offer a high quality, well-resourced and carefully structured provision, within an excellent broad andbalanced curriculum.

We strive to meet the needs of all children - doing 'Whatever It Takes' to help children fulfiltheirpotential.

Commitment to safeguarding

King's Sutton Primary Academy/Prime7 MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate would need to undergo a DBS check and be committed to the safeguarding of children.