Teaching Assistant - Skill Specific - Broadwindsor Primary School

Dorset Council; Beaminster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadwindsor School is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs, helping them develop confidence, independence and resilience. The role is term-time only, 31.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, with a fixed term until 31 August 2027.

You will work with individual pupils and small groups, alongside the SEND team, to deliver personalised programmes, monitor progress and liaise with families to support pupil wellbeing and attainment.

Qualifications

• Experience with children who have special educational needs.
• Understanding or experience with trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience supporting children with personal care needs including toileting.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• Work with teachers and SEND team to deliver personalised learning programmes.
• Promote pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Support literacy, numeracy and communication activities.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to monitoring pupils' progress and wellbeing.

Skills

SEN experience

Trauma-informed approach

Personal care support

Empathy & patience

Communication & teamwork

Relationship building

Commitment

Professional development

Education

Education qualification

National Curriculum knowledge

First Aid training

Job description

About the role

Salary -£19,093 - £19,396 pro rated per annum, 38 weeks, term-time only, 31.75 hours per week. Fixed term until 31/08/2027.

Could you be the trusted adult who helps a child believe in themselves again and making a difference every day for children who need it most

Are you passionate about helping children thrive both academically and emotionally? Do you have the patience, compassion and dedication to support pupils with additional needs to achieve their full potential?

Broadwindsor school is seeking an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive team. This rewarding role involves working closely with individual pupils and small groups, providing tailored support to help them succeed in the classroom and develop confidence, independence and resilience.

About the role

You will:

• Support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• Work alongside teachers and the SEND team to deliver personalised learning programmes.
• Promote pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Support literacy, numeracy and communication activities.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to monitoring pupils' progress and wellbeing.
• Liaise with families and external professionals where appropriate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children with special educational needs
• has an understanding of, or experience working within trauma-informed/trauma based approach, recognising the impact of adverse experiences on children's learning, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Has experience of supporting children with personal care needs including toileting.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience and flexibility.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Can build positive relationships with children and families.
• Is committed to supporting children with additional needs.
• Is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
• is willing to undertake ongoing professional development.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications in education or learning support
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.

If you are dedicated to helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Come and meet our team, explore our setting and discover how you could make a difference to our pupils' lives.

To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01308 868376 or email [e-mail]

Further Information

Broadwindsor School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Broadwindsor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Broadwindsor School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who is not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

About Us

Why Join Broadwindsor School?

At Broadwindsor school we are committed to ensuring every child feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed. We offer:

A welcoming and caring school community

Opportunities for professional development and training.

The chance to have a real impact on children's lives every day.

Supportive colleagues and leadership team.