Teaching Assistant – SEND Support & Student Growth

Teaching Vacancies; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorpe Acre Junior School is seeking a passionate, highly skilled full-time teaching assistant to work with children individually or in small groups, delivering academic, pastoral and behavioural support.

The school is inclusive and SEND-focused, with a supportive team and access to CPD opportunities. The role emphasises safeguarding, professionalism and a calm, caring approach to help every child reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Be committed to safeguarding all children.
• Enjoy working with children; motivating and enthusing them.
• Have a calming and caring manner.
• Have experience of supporting children with SEND in their learning.
• Be committed to raising standards for all groups of children.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be able to work as part of our team; flexible and adaptable.
• Be first aid trained/willing to undertake first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic, pastoral and behavioural support.
• Work with children individually or in small groups.
• Nurture and inspire pupils to reach their potential.
• Support inclusion for SEND pupils.

Skills

Safeguarding

Motivating children

Calming demeanor

SEND experience

Raising standards

Communication

Team player

First aid training

Job description

Thorpe Acre Junior School is seeking a passionate, highly skilled full-time teaching assistant to work with children individually or in small groups, delivering academic, pastoral and behavioural support.

The school is inclusive and SEND-focused, with a supportive team and access to CPD opportunities. The role emphasises safeguarding, professionalism and a calm, caring approach to help every child reach their potential.