Teaching Assistant-SEN SPJSE12/14

SAMpeople; Alfreton CP; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health Scheme

Job summary

Somerlea Park Junior School is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support learning for children with SEND. The successful candidate will work with individual pupils and as part of a team to deliver tailored learning materials, safeguarding and promoting an inclusive school ethos.

Ideal applicants will have GCSE Maths and English (grade 4-9) and a Teaching Assistant qualification. Visits to the school are welcomed, and a positive, nurturing approach is valued.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential
• Teaching Assistant Qualification desirable
• Relevant Training over last two years desirable

Responsibilities

• Work with individual children with SEND and EHCPs.
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Prepare learning materials and adapt teaching support according to childrenʼs needs
• Look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare—inclusive of first aid duties
• Be creative and innovative
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs.
• Be motivated and passionate to achieve the very best for the children in our care and make a genuine difference
• Use initiative to assess and evaluate pupils' needs

Skills

SEND experience

Team player

Adaptive teaching support

First aid

Literacy & numeracy

IT skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Pupil relationships

Education

GCSE Maths/English 4+

Teaching Assistant qualification

Recent training

Job description

Somerlea Park Junior School is a warm and friendly place where expectations are high. We are committed to providing the very best opportunities for our children through a broad and inclusive curriculum which seeks to develop the whole child. Our staff are dedicated and passionate, with a sense of fun and commitment to every child.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant who is able to support the learning of children with SEND.

The successful candidates will be excellent classroom practitioners with experience of working with children with a range of needs and who are dedicated to enabling children to achieve their personal best.

They will:

• Work with individual children with SEND and EHCPs.
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Prepare learning materials and adapt teaching support according to childrenʼs needs
• Look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare-including first aid duties
• Be creative and innovative
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Be committed to promoting and upholding the school values and ethos
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs.
• Be motivated and passionate to achieve the very best for the children in our care and make a genuine difference
• Use initiative to assess and evaluate pupils' needs

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are looking for someone with a flexible, positive, outgoing, caring and nurturing approach. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Westfield Health Scheme

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential

Teaching Assistant Qualification desirable

Relevant Training over last two years desirable

Experience

Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting essential

Experience working with children / young people with special educational needs (SEN) essential

Experience planning and delivering learning activities essential

Has experience of leading playground activities.

Personal Attributes

Good literacy and numeracy skills essential

Good organisational skills essential

Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults essential

Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils essential

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

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

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

Good IT skills, particularly using IT to support learning essential

Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children essential

The ability to remain calm in stressful situations essential

Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people essential

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

Commitment to safeguarding pupils’ wellbeing and equality essential

Commitment to always maintaining confidentiality essential

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

Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils essential

Enjoyment of working with children essential

Awareness of need to encourage child to solve own problems and offer help only when appropriate.

experience of using age-appropriate approaches to learning and behaviour within the context of the child’s level of understanding.

Qualifications

At least GCSE English and Maths at least Grade 4 (previously grade 4) essential

At least GCSE English and Maths at least Grade 4 (previously grade 4) essential

Learners' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Learners' Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.