Teaching Assistant - SEND Support & After-School Provision

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our warm, dedicated team to support children with SEND and help them access learning with confidence and independence.

The role is part-time, 30 hours per week, term-time only, with a permanent contract pending a probationary period. There is flexibility to support after-school clubs and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Qualifications

• Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification or have comparable relevant experience, ideally of at least two years.
• Experience of, or genuine passion for, supporting children with SEND and additional needs.
• Excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Commitment to developing children's independence rather than creating reliance on adult support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support for children with SEND to access learning.
• Support and deliver after-school club provision when required.
• Help develop children's confidence, independence and access to learning.
• Collaborate with staff to implement inclusive approaches and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

SEND support

Communication skills

Team player

Relationship building

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Come and be part of an exciting new chapter at our school.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our warm and dedicated team.

Our school is currently entering an exciting phase of growth and expansion, and this is a wonderful opportunity to join us at a time of positive development and ambition. We are proud to be a small, nurturing and inclusive school where children are genuinely known as individuals, relationships matter, and every member of staff has the opportunity to make a real difference.

The successful candidate will work primarily to provide high-quality support for children with SEND, including pupils who may have complex learning, communication, emotional, sensory or regulation needs. We are looking for someone who sees the potential in every child and understands that effective support should build confidence, independence and successful access to learning.

Alongside the Teaching Assistant role, we would ideally like the successful candidate to have the flexibility to support and deliver after-school club provision, helping us to further develop the opportunities available to our children and families as our school continues to grow.

The role is part-time and term-time only, working 30 hours per week. This is a permanment position pending a successful probationary period.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification or have comparable relevant experience, ideally of at least two years.
• Have experience of, or a genuine passion for, supporting children with SEND and additional needs.
• Have excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Hold high expectations and firmly believe that every child can succeed, flourish and make progress.
• Are nurturing, patient, adaptable and able to build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Understand that behaviour can be a form of communication and can respond calmly and positively to children's individual needs.
• Are committed to developing children's independence rather than creating reliance on adult support.
• Work successfully as part of a team and communicate confidently and professionally with colleagues, families and children.
• Are enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school, including supporting our after-school club provision.
• Will actively model and contribute to our school's values, ethos and inclusive culture.

What can we offer you?

You will be joining us at a particularly exciting time. As our school grows and expands, there will be opportunities to contribute ideas, develop your own practice and play an important part in shaping provision for our children and families.

We offer a caring and inclusive working environment, a supportive and hardworking staff team, and a genuine commitment to professional development and career progression. As part of a successful and locally based multi-academy company, staff also benefit from access to wider professional networks, training and development opportunities, alongside an excellent pension scheme.

Most importantly, you will be joining a school where every child matters and every member of staff has the opportunity to make a difference.

Come and meet us

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit us and experience our school for themselves. To arrange a visit, have an informal conversation about the role or find out more, please contact our friendly School Business Manager.

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are warmly encouraged.