Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provision (ESP)

Nest; West Winch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Nest is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Nest specialist provision. You will support pupils with academic, emotional, and social development in a nurturing space, working with a dedicated team of teachers and assistants.

The role involves assisting pupils to access learning, collaborating with SENDCO and staff, and handling lunchtime duties. The position is temporary until the end of the academic year, with potential extension depending on needs and funding, and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs is beneficial.
• Patience and a warm, nurturing approach are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children within the Nest provision.
• Working collaboratively with the SENDCO, class teachers and support staff.
• Assisting pupils to regulate and access learning successfully.
• Lunchtime duties and supporting children during unstructured times.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Flexibility

Nurturing approach

Willingness to learn

Job description

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Nest specialist provision, supporting children who at times may find the main classroom environment overwhelming. The Nest provides a nurturing, structured space where children can feel safe, supported and ready to re-engage with learning. You will work as part of a dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants, helping to support pupils' academic, emotional and social development.

The role will include:

• Supporting children within the Nest provision
• Working collaboratively with the SENDCO, class teachers and support staff
• Assisting pupils to regulate and access learning successfully
• Lunchtime duties and supporting children during unstructured times

This is a temporary contract initially until the end of the academic year, with the potential to be extended subject to needs and funding.

We are looking for someone who is patient, flexible and committed to making a positive difference to children's wellbeing and learning. Experience of working with children with additional needs would be beneficial, but most important is a warm, nurturing approach and a willingness to learn.

You will be required to undertake employment checks, including an enhanced DBS with a children's barred list check, prior to the start of this role.