SEND Teaching Assistant

High View School in Plymouth is seeking a caring, motivated and skilled SEND Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role will focus on supporting pupils across Early Years and Key Stage 1, including 1:1 work, small group interventions, and supporting pupils with additional needs across the classroom. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will be committed to supporting pupil’s learning and to help pupils surpass their expectations. High View School are seeking candidates that will go the extra mile for our children and the community. Key Responsibilities: Supporting and nurturing pupils with SEND, helping them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Working closely with class teachers and the SENCo to deliver high-quality, targeted interventions. Delivering planned teaching and learning activities, adapting them as needed to meet individual pupil needs. Monitoring and recording pupil progress, and providing feedback to both teachers and pupils. Collaborating with external professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists and Educational Psychologists. Key Skills: Has at least one year of experience working in a primary school setting. Holds an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (Level 3 desirable). Has GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent. Has recent experience in EYFS and/or Key Stage 1, ideally in a setting with a high number of pupils with additional needs. Is confident supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 and small group basis. Has excellent communication skills and strong emotional intelligence. Is proactive, flexible, and a true team player. Understands safeguarding, inclusion, and the importance of promoting positive mental health in young children. About the School High View School is an outstanding primary school (Ofsted, November 2024), which is highly-regarded on a national scale and at the heart of our local community. We are a 1.5 form entry school, with around 350 pupils (which includes our dedicated nursery provision), and we benefit from working in a first-class learning environment, including a purpose-built school building and a range of exceptional outside play and learning environments. At High View School, we work together to ensure that learning is ambitious and relevant, with an ethos rooted in mutual respect, kindness and tolerance. We want our staff and pupils to come to school with a positive attitude, where they are kind to one another, eager to learn and have pride and aspirations around what they can accomplish as individuals and as a community, both academically and socially, as we truly believe that good beginnings never end! With this in mind, our curriculum is outstanding, as is our ongoing continuous professional development for all staff. Staff, pupils and parents are proud to be part of the High View School family and our continued commitment and collaboration for growth, alongside successful engagement with our w