Term-Time SEN Teaching Assistant: Support, Empower, Impact

Oasis Community Learning; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension (life cover)

Free counselling

Free eye tests

Cycle-to-work

Healthcare cash plan

Term-time working

Lively environment

Job summary

Oasis Academy Mayfield is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support teaching staff and enhance learning for pupils. You will help plan, prepare and deliver lessons, create supporting resources and ensure pupils receive pastoral support.

You will contribute to tracking progress, giving feedback to teachers, and fostering an inclusive environment. A minimum of 3 GCSEs (C or above) and empathy are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths.
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.
• Experience supervising classes and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Good written and verbal communication with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff.
• Empathetic and understanding to the needs of students.
• Ability to build good relationships with children and adults.
• High expectation of behaviour and ability to challenge without confrontation.
• Empower children to access all areas of the curriculum and to achieve their maximum potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, for whole-class and individual learners.
• Prepare resources to support learning activities and ensure pupils are supported pastorally.
• Contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Support staff in creating an inclusive and positive learning environment.

Skills

GCSEs English & Maths

Communication skills

Empathy

Relationships with children

Behaviour management

Understanding student needs

Team collaboration

Pastoral support

Education

GCSEs (3, C or above)

Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

Job description

Oasis Academy Mayfield is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support teaching staff and enhance learning for pupils. You will help plan, prepare and deliver lessons, create supporting resources and ensure pupils receive pastoral support.

You will contribute to tracking progress, giving feedback to teachers, and fostering an inclusive environment. A minimum of 3 GCSEs (C or above) and empathy are essential.