Teaching Assistants

Suffolk County Council; Fressingfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff induction program

Wellbeing support package

Career progression within the Trust

CPD bespoke package

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is seeking two enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for our alternative provision settings. You will support learning and engagement, working with small groups and one-to-one as required, helping pupils access a broad, balanced curriculum tailored to their needs.

We value resilience, creativity, and a good rapport with pupils with SEND and complex behavioural needs. A safeguarding-first approach underpins all practice, with enhanced DBS checks for successful applicants and

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND preferred.
• Proficient computer literacy.
• Ability to support diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing learning in small groups and individually.
• Contribute to a calm, safe learning environment.
• Deliver personalised learning activities and track progress.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Learning support

One-to-one support

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C/4+)

Job description

We are looking to appoint two Teaching Assistants who are enthusiastic and friendly, with a passion for improving outcomes and life experiences for our pupils in our alternative provision settings. As part of our alternative provision team, you will need to be energetic and creative, as well as resilient with a significant sense of fun. Play is an important part of the therapeutic approach. Your role is to facilitate access to learning for pupils across the settings. You will support learning and engagement, working with small groups and one to one as required. This is a challenging role, but incredibly rewarding as part of a team which works together to make a real difference to the lives of our children with SEND and complex behavioural needs. The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who:

• have some knowledge about SEND
• are passionate about ensuring the highest quality learning for children with complex SEMH needs and/or severe learning difficulties
• provide a good role model for students and fellow colleagues
• are prepared to use a range of strategies to support a diverse range of complex needs
• have strong interpersonal skills and innovative techniques
• can support each pupil to access a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum differentiated to meet individual needs
• support tasks relating to 'real life' experiences
• are passionate about supporting learning characteristics in pupils
• can adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines
• can maintain confidentiality
• have a desire to participate in school and trust CPD opportunities
• have an awareness of Safeguarding.

What we offer:

• comprehensive staff induction program
• full support and training from a wider team
• wide range of staff benefits
• extensive Wellbeing support package
• opportunity for career progression within the trust
• personalised performance management
• a bespoke package of CPD as required

Qualifications & Requirements

• SEND experience (preferable)
• grade C/4+ Maths and English
• good level of computer literacy.