Teaching Assistant - SEND

Innsworthinfant; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

CPD opportunities

Positive student engagement

Active governing board support

Job summary

Innsworthinfant is looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting SEND children during school hours and creating a nurturing environment. The position requires dedication to children's learning and positive interactions with parents.

The successful candidate will have experience with SEND children and strategies to foster self-regulation. The job offers full-time hours with a fixed-term contract until August 27.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND children in an infant setting.
• Good knowledge of strategies for encouraging self-regulation.
• Commitment to support children's learning engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND children during school hours.
• Create a caring and supportive learning environment.
• Engage with parents to build positive relationships.

Skills

Knowledge of working with SEND children

Strategies to help children self-regulate

Engagement strategies for learning

Building relationships with pupils and parents

Job description

Post Title (Subject) SEND Teaching Assistant
Grade Grade 5
Allowances Not Applicable
Hours Full school hours (8.45-3.20) 28.75 per week
Contract Fixed Term until August 27
Closing Date: Noon Monday 29th June
Interview Date: Wednesday 1st July
Start Date 01.09.26

The Innsworth Partnership are seeking to employ a teaching assistant to work within our Nest provision at the Infant School. This role will also include support for SEND children at lunchtime. Your role will involve supporting children's progress within a caring, safe and supportive environment.

Benefits

• A supportive and friendly team of colleagues who are committed to the children and each other
• Children from around the world who are positive about their learning
• A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing
• CPD opportunities with the Innsworth Schools Partnership
• An active and supportive governing board who work closely with the school to ensure the best outcomes for the children

Ideal Candidate

• Have knowledge and experience of working with SEND children in the infant phase
• Have a good working knowledge of strategies to help children self-regulate
• Be committed to supporting children’s engagement with learning
• Passionate about developing strategies that enable children to make progress
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and parents

Visits to the school are welcomed. For more information, please contact us on 01452 730780.

If you feel you have the right experience and skills and would like to join us, please download the application pack below. Completed application forms should be submitted to Mrs Carole Potts, either by post or email ([e-mail]).

Innsworth Schools’ Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is a requirement for the successful applicant.

References will be called for prior to interview. Please note that as part of our safer recruitment, open internet searches will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.