Temporary Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing support

Collaborative team culture

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Lanes Primary School in Nottingham is seeking a two-year temporary teaching assistant to support children with SEND, working one-to-one or in small groups alongside class teachers and the Inclusion Team.

Experience with complex additional needs is welcomed; you will implement individualised strategies, promote emotional regulation, help pupils access learning and uphold safeguarding policies. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Prior experience of working with children who have complex additional needs

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND on a one-to-one or group basis
• Implement individualised support strategies with class teachers, the Inclusion Team and other professionals
• Promote pupils' emotional regulation
• Develop pupils' independence
• Help pupils access learning and take part in school life
• Meet safeguarding responsibilities and follow the Trust's safeguarding policies

Skills

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Teamwork

Inclusion

Adaptability

Job description

A two-year temporary teaching assistant post at The Lanes Primary School, a three-form entry school across two sites within the White Hills Park Trust. The role centres on supporting children with SEND, working one to one or in small groups alongside class teachers and the Inclusion Team. Applicants with prior experience of supporting children with complex additional needs one to one are particularly sought. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support children with SEND on a one-to-one or group basis
• Implement individualised support strategies with class teachers, the Inclusion Team and other professionals
• Promote pupils' emotional regulation
• Develop pupils' independence
• Help pupils access learning and take part in school life
• Meet safeguarding responsibilities and follow the Trust's safeguarding policies

What's required

Experience

• Prior experience of working with children who have complex additional needs

Skills & knowledge

• Enthusiastic, flexible attitude and commitment to teamwork
• Commitment to enabling children to be their best
• Strong commitment to inclusion
• High expectations for children's outcomes
• Flexible, proactive and reflective approach, adapting provision to changing needs
• Effective one-to-one and small group classroom support

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Not barred from regulated activity relating to children
• Satisfactory references

Nice to have

• Experience supporting children with additional needs on a one-to-one basis

What's offered

• Support for staff wellbeing and career aspirations
• Supportive team and collaborative ethos across a growing Trust