Teaching Assistant - SEN

Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 26,427 - 27,274; Full time

Job summary

Braeburn Primary and Nursery Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Special Educational Needs to support pupils with SEND. The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a fixed-term contract until 31 July 2027.

You will work closely with teaching staff and specialists to raise attainment, build confidence and assist with individual education plans, ensuring a caring, calm environment for children with complex needs.

Qualifications

• You will have a calm and caring disposition.
• Knowledge and experience of working with children with profound learning difficulties.
• Able to build rapport quickly with children and their families.
• Be adaptable and flexible in your approach; no two days are the same.

Skills

Calm disposition

Profound learning difficulties

Team player

Rapport with children and families

Adaptable and flexible

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Special Educational Needs

Location: Braeburn Primary

Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:00

Salary: £26,427 - £27,274

Actual salary: £18,542 - £19,137

Contract: Fixed term until 31.07.2027

Are you passionate about working with children with Special Educational Needs?

Are you looking for a career where no two days are the same? Where you will make a real difference to the lives of children and their communities?

About us

At Ebor Academy Trust we believe we are one school with many sites, we believe in helping our children to achieve the very best outcomes while feeling inspired and supported to achieve their very best.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who has knowledge and experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs, someone who understands the importance of working as part of a multi-agency to ensure the best possible outcome for all children.

About you

• you will have a calm and caring disposition
• a strong understanding of children with profound learning difficulties
• a team player, willing to work closely with likeminded people who all have the children’s best interest at heart
• someone who is able to quickly build a rapport with the children in our school and their families
• you will be adaptable and flexible in your approach, understanding that no two days are the same

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

Safeguarding and recruitment policy

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to, amongst other things, an enhanced DBS check. Please see the Trust’s Recruitment Policy for further information.