SEN Teaching Assistant

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic temporary for 1

year SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and welcoming team. Working

under the direction of the SENDCo and senior leaders, you will support pupils

with a range of complex SEND needs, including autism, SEMH, profound, severe

and moderate learning difficulties, and challenging behaviour. The role will

involve supporting individuals, groups, and whole classes to access learning in

a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting

children’s educational, social, and personal development while promoting

inclusion, independence, and wellbeing.

The Successful

Candidate’s Main Duties and Responsibilities are;

Support teaching

and learning under the direction of the class teacher

Help pupils

access the curriculum and participate fully in school life

Provide tailored

support for pupils with SEND and communication needs

Promote

inclusion, independence, positive behaviour, and wellbeing

Support pupils’

personal care needs where required

Assist with

learning activities, classroom organisation, and resources

Monitor and

provide feedback on pupil progress

Support

safeguarding, health and safety, and behaviour policies

Supervise pupils

during lessons, breaks, trips, and activities

Provide first aid

and support medical needs in line with school policy

Provide general

administrative support and participate in training and professional development

Person

Specification (Summary)

Essential

Requirements

Relevant

childcare/education qualification (e.g. CACHE, NVQ Level 2+, BTEC, NNEB or

equivalent) or relevant experience

Good literacy and

numeracy skills

Knowledge of

safeguarding, child protection, and child development

Understanding of

SEND and communication support strategies

Strong

communication and teamwork skills

Ability to build

positive relationships with pupils, families, and professionals

Commitment to

safeguarding, equality, confidentiality, and health & safety

Flexible and able

to meet the changing needs of the school

Willingness to

undertake first aid training and additional duties as required

Desirable

Experience

working in a school or educational setting

Experience

supporting children with complex or additional needs

Experience

working with parents/carers and external agencies

Understanding of

inclusive practice and risk assessments

* Please see full Person Specification within

the Recruitment Pack and Training will be provided for the above if not

currently held.