Job Description
Summary:
Teaching Assistant (SEND) job opportunity with flexible hours and competitive salary.
About the School:
A school with a long-standing tradition of educational excellence, rooted in Quaker values that promote individual growth, respect, and inclusion. It serves a diverse community of students from Early Years to Sixth Form.
The Opportunity:
A school is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (SEND) to support students with special educational needs and disabilities. This role involves providing in-class support and delivering targeted interventions to help students achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will be passionate about inclusion and committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the learning and well-being of pupils with SEND through in-class assistance and targeted interventions.
- Work under the direction of the SENCO and subject teachers to implement planned strategies.
- Assist in enabling pupils to access the curriculum and make progress.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
- Undertake training in SEND and relevant areas to enhance support.
- Promote a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
- Contribute to the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum across all phases.
- Support safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
- Experience working with children or young people.
- Experience supporting learning in a classroom or similar setting.
- Basic understanding of SEND and inclusive education.
- Awareness of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
- Patient, supportive, and empathetic approach.
- Commitment to inclusion and enabling pupils to achieve their potential.
Preferred
- Experience in a SEND setting.
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
- Experience with curriculum delivery and intervention planning.
Compensation & Benefits:
- £9,834.58 per annum (pro rata of £24,867).
- 20 hours per week during term time (34 weeks) plus attendance at INSET and Safeguarding training.
- Flexible working hours (8.30am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday).