Teaching Assistant (SEN Support)

MERIDIAN TRUST; Wilburton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial Teacher Training support

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Healthcare benefits incl. eye tests &

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Discounts on range of perks

Job summary

The Harbour School, part of Meridian Trust, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant - SEN Support (Social,Emotional and Mental Health needs). You will assist pupils with SEND, adapt activities, and work under the Class Teacher to promote inclusion and progress.

A caring, creative mindset, resilience and excellent communication are essential as you support learning pathways. Join a supportive MAT with opportunities for development and a strong focus on pupil well-being and educational

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent required.
• Understanding of how children learn and engage.
• Ability to develop pupils' self-esteem and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND students inside and outside the classroom.
• Adapt and deliver learning activities as agreed.
• Motivate and engage students to realise potential.
• Promote inclusion and positive school climate.
• Assist teacher with classroom management.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding how children learn

Developing self-esteem and motivation

Positive relationships with pupils

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting vacancy for a passionate and creative Teaching Assistant - SEN Support (Social , Emotional and Mental Health needs), who thrives on helping students realise their potential at The Harbour School Under the direction of the Principal and SLT, you will be supporting children with SEND needs both inside and outside of the classroom environment. Opportunity

• Take responsibility for adapting and delivering learning activities with SEND children, as agreed.
• Motivate and engage the students, to reach their full potential.
• Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Join a dedicated, enthusiastic team, within a supportive MAT.
• Holds a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language.
• Understands how children learn.
• Is skilled at developing children's self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners.
• Has excellent communication skills and is able to develop and sustain positive relationships with pupils.

Working under direction of the Class Teacher you will provide access to learning for students and assist the teacher in the management of students in the classroom. Do you want to work in a school where the well-being of the pupils is at the heart of everything you do? Are you a creative thinker; resilient and want to make a difference every day to the students you work with? We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, committed teaching assistants who have a range of skills and experience to call upon. Can you be a a positive role model and show a flexible approach towards supporting students? The successful candidate will be a talented, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with high expectations to support teaching. The successful candidates will play a significant role in improving the quality of pupils' learning, together with promoting the vision, values and aspirations of the school and its wider community. Our learners have complex needs, and so the successful candidate will be able to ensure that they have the skills to support the teacher as they deliver the curriculum and fully engage pupils in their learning, meeting their individual needs and facilitating sustained learner progress.

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5, Point 5-7 ( Level 2) Grade 6, Point 7-12 ( Level 3) Hours: 32.5 Currently worked between: Monday 8.30am-4pm, Tuesday 8.30am-4.30pm, Wednesday 8.30am-4pm, Thursday 8.30-4pm, Friday 8.30am- 3.30pm, The Harbour School currently caters for boys from 5-16 years who have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) for social, emotional and mental health needs. We currently have 100 pupils on roll who attend from all over the Cambridgeshire area and sometimes from outside the county. Our school is situated in rural Cambridgeshire. The generous grounds, including the wooded area and pond, are fully utilised through enrichment activities throughout the school day.

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Merit Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays