A tailored approach to the individual child ensures that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment.

As a Teaching Assistant at this welcoming school, you will need to support the SEN department with the day-to-day support of pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities as a specialist Teaching Assistant:
• To establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the school.
• To promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.
• To contribute to providing high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
• To respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and adapt to any task presented to achieve the smooth running of the school.
• To promote pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team.

What we’re looking for:
• GCSE Maths and English qualification Grade 4(C) or above is essential.
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Knowledge and experience of children, young people or adults with additional needs would be advantageous.
• Creative, resilient, and inspiring individuals, who can be proactive in a classroom environment.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, term-time only.

This is a temporary position initially, with the opportunity of gaining a permanent contract following a successful introductory period with Reed Education.

Please contact Sophie Binns at Reed Education, to express your interest and discuss next steps.