Job Description
Summary:
Teaching Assistant (SEN) opportunity at a forward-thinking school. Make a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs.
About the School:
A school committed to empowering young people through a unique curriculum that nurtures academic, emotional, and creative development. It fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth for both students and staff.
The Opportunity:
Join a dedicated SEN team as a Teaching Assistant and support students with complex needs in a dynamic and inclusive environment. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the learning and well-being of students, while working in a school that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support individual pupils or small groups with tailored learning assistance.
- Prepare and organise learning resources to enhance student engagement.
- Assist with reading, writing, and numeracy tasks to reinforce learning outcomes.
- Help students access the curriculum and overcome learning barriers.
- Promote positive relationships and build confidence in pupils.
- Supervise students during breaks, lunchtimes, and school trips under supervision.
- Support classroom management and create a positive learning environment.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- A genuine interest in working with children and young people.
- Enthusiastic, patient, and a good listener.
- Reliable, punctual, and highly organised.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with students aged 11-18.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Preferred
- Experience working 1:1 with students with highly complex SEN needs.
- Team Teach Level 1 or 2 trained (or willingness to complete training).
- ELSA trained (or willingness to complete training).
- Experience planning and running interventions with small groups.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Supportive and welcoming school environment.
- Hands-on experience in a dynamic classroom setting.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
- Opportunities for career progression within the education sector.