SEND Teaching Assistant

Responsible for supervising the activities of pupils during the school teaching periods and the midday sessional break within the school, including both indoor and outdoor areas, ensuring a safe environment is maintained at all times\`.

To assist the Headteacher and teachers in the development and implementation of a programme of work and in the provision of a stable, caring, and supportive learning environment, which enables pupils to achieve their full learning potential and facilitates their personal, social, and moral development.

Typically, there will be some requirement to work with pupils, either individually or in groups, who have some special educational needs such as, learning difficulties, high learning abilities or behavioural challenges.

This post will, for the majority of the time, be working under the supervision of a class teacher.

Duties

Support to the pupil(s):

• Develop, maintain, and apply knowledge and understanding of pupils’ general and specific

learning needs to ensure that support is given to them at an appropriate level.

• Supporting and directing literacy and numeracy tasks, clarifying, and explaining instructions


• Focus support in areas needing improvement, both academically and socially.


• Support pupils to use ICT and other equipment to enhance learning


• Motivate and encourage pupils to concentrate on and fulfil the tasks set.


• Seek to ensure the promotion and reinforcement of pupils’ self\-esteem, appropriate levels of

effort and behaviour and to guide pupils to become independent learners.

• To provide support, care, and supervision of pupils within the classroom, within the school and

outside of the school.

• To develop an understanding of and provide for pupils’ specific personal needs to ensure a safe

learning environment.

• To support all pupils in an inclusive learning environment.

Support to the school:

• To assist in the preparation for educational visits, and where appropriate accompany/supervise

students undertaking off\-site activities.

• To attend and contribute to school staff meetings and in\-service training within contracted hours

or outside normal hours by agreement.

• To contribute to the process of school self\-review.


• To liaise with parents and other professional agencies in support of pupils’ needs.


• To assist in the supervision of Standard Assessment Tasks and tests / assessments as directed.


• To supervise pupils using cloakrooms, showers, and toilet facilities. Supervise pupils in

playgrounds and when entering and leaving using school transport.

• To supervise pupils in designated areas of the school during the midday break and to ensure

their safety, welfare, continued development, and general conduct through appropriate

application of the school’s policies and procedures.

• To adhere to and execute school policy and procedure where appropriate.


• Under the direction of the Headteacher/SENCO and/or individual teaching staff, to assist in the

development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for pupils.

Support to the teacher:

• To assist in preparing and maintaining the learning environment to support teaching staff in the

development of learning strategies.

• To assist in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes of work


• To upkeep data files, catalogue resources, maintain inventories, photocopy, record TV

programmes and use I.T. systems for administration and educational purposes.

• To contribute to systems for review and recording of pupils’ progress, both academic and social.


• To assist in the preparation, organisation and maintenance of classrooms and their equipment,

including assistance with and creation of displays, make basic visual aids, art and craft

materials, mount, and display pupils’ work.

• To assist teachers in timetabling of lessons and curriculum as required.

Support to the curriculum:

• To support the use of ICT in the classroom \- Work with and support pupils to ensure they are

able to use ICT and other specialist equipment to enhance their learning.

• Undertake learning activities to ensure differentiation and access to the curriculum.


• Contribute to the assessment of learning, in particular across the curriculum.


• Contribute to the implementation of the National and/or Foundation Curriculum and specific

individual pupil targets and/or group targets.

Supervision and Management

Requirements

• Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs such as autism or disabilities


• Knowledge of teaching methods suitable for young learners and children with additional needs


• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, colleagues, and parents


• Compassionate attitude with patience and adaptability in challenging situations


• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment


• Relevant qualifications or training in special education or childcare are advantageous but not essential

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives through supportive teaching practices. Applicants should be organised, proactive, and committed to fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere.

Job Type: Part\-time

Pay: £25,583\.00\-£25,989\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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