SEND Teaching Assistant (1.1 Pupil Support)

Hallfield School

16d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, supportive, and proactive Teaching Assistant with relevant experience of working with children with additional needs either on a 1:1 or small group capacity. Experience of working within a secondary school setting is desirable, however primary experience from Year 5 upwards would also be considered. This rewarding role will involve providing dedicated 1:1 support to a KS3 pupil with Special Educational Needs. Working in close collaboration with the class teacher and the Head of Learning Success, you will be involved in creating and adapting resources and study skills to assist the pupil accessing learning. Experience of supporting ASD would be desirable, with ELSA training, or a willingness to undertake the training being essential as you will be supporting the pupil develop socially and emotionally whilst also encouraging and developing independence. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a passion for supporting children with SEND to access learning across the curriculum and understand the importance of an individualised approach and positive relationships. Clear communication, a collaborative approach and commitment to supporting the pupil through their secondary education (proactively undertaking any CPD identified in the role) will be assessed at interview, with a clear understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities will also be expected.

Requirements

Relevant experience, and a genuine passion for supporting teaching and learning, in particular supporting children with additional needs
GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths (grade C or above)
Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake training
To have completed ELSA training or be willing to undertake in the role
Commitment to further professional development
Experience of working with children in the 7 -11 age range, and in particular Year 5 upwards
Experience of working with children with SEND either through 1:1 or small group support
Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions, and personalised learning
Experience of tracking and monitoring children’s progress
Demonstrates a passion for supporting children with additional needs
Proactive and resourceful, with the initiative and creative ability to adapt and create resources to support learning
A calm, patient and adaptable approach
Ability to establish and maintain good professional relationships and collaborate with parents, and colleagues
Excellent and effective verbal communication skills including the ability to provide clear instructions and adapt approach as needed
Excellent written communication
Be confident managing challenging behaviours in a calm and professional manner with an ability to establish clear boundaries
A strong commitment to individual pupil progress

Nice To Haves

Experience of working within an independent school
Experience of working within a secondary school setting
Experience working with children with ASD
Holds a Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification
Specific SEND qualification
Experience of designing individual learning programmes
Experience of the identification and assessment of individual needs

Responsibilities

Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a KS3 pupil with Special Educational Needs
Working in close collaboration with the class teacher and the Head of Learning Success
Creating and adapting resources and study skills to assist the pupil accessing learning
Supporting the pupil develop socially and emotionally
Encouraging and developing independence
Supporting children with SEND to access learning across the curriculum
Undertaking any CPD identified in the role
Understanding safeguarding responsibilities

Benefits

Salary sacrifice employer group pension scheme
Death in service benefit (4 x annual salary)
Free parking
Free lunch options for staff
Staff fee discount for children attending the school (50% in School, 20% in Nursery)
Retail and Leisure discounts plus optional salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, Gym and Car Lease available
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including counselling services
On-site Mental Health Champions and other wellbeing initiatives
Uniform provided if required for the role
Professional development opportunities with supportive CPD policy