Teaching Assistant (SEND)

The James Cambell Primary School; London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The James Cambell Primary School is seeking a dedicated individual to support children with special educational needs and disabilities. You will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to adapt activities, prepare resources and deliver targeted support, helping pupils overcome barriers and engage more fully in learning.

Candidates should be patient, empathetic and committed to safeguarding, with a passion for developing specialist knowledge and building positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs and disabilities to overcome barriers to learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, showing patience and consistency.
• Collaborate with teachers and the SENCO to adapt activities and prepare resources.
• Support children's communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Observe and report on children's progress to inform support planning.
• Show initiative, flexibility and teamwork while safeguarding pupils.

Skills

SEND support

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Collaboration

Job description

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, recognising their individual strengths and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children and responds to their needs with patience, empathy and consistency.
• Has an understanding of how children with SEND learn and is committed to developing their specialist knowledge and skills.
• Holds high expectations for every child, celebrates small steps of progress and supports increasing independence.
• Works closely with teachers and the SENCO to adapt activities, prepare appropriate resources and deliver individual and small-group support.
• Supports children’s communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Contributes observations about children’s progress to help staff review and refine their support.
• Brings initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm, working collaboratively and learning from others.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.