Teaching Assistant (1:1 SEND Support)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of working with children, particularly those with additional needs.
• Ability to build a positive, trusting relationship with an individual child.
• Patience, empathy and resilience when supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
• Understanding of SEND and strategies to support communication, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet a child's individual needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with teachers, parents and external professionals.
• Commitment to promoting independence, confidence and inclusion.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable

• Experience supporting a child on a 1:1 basis.
• Knowledge of autism, speech and language needs, or social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Teaching Assistant Level 2/3 qualification or equivalent experience.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the education, wellbeing and independence of an individual child.
• A dedicated and experienced staff team committed to collaboration and professional support.
• Ongoing training and a high level of investment in staff development.
• Free access to an employee wellbeing scheme, including a 24/7 Virtual Doctor Service, counselling and wellbeing support, legal and medical advice lines, and family cover for children under 18.
• Access to employee discounts from over 9,000 national brands, including savings on shopping, gyms, cinemas, holidays and more.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support a child on a 1:1 basis and help them thrive academically, socially and emotionally within a caring and nurturing school environment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.