Job Description
Become a Champion of Potential as a SEND Teaching Assistant! Are you passionate about making a difference? We’re looking for an inspiring, dedicated, and compassionate Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Teaching Assistant to join our incredible team. 🚀 We are looking for: A genuine passion for supporting a KS1 child with diverse learning needs. The ability to adapt, innovate, and bring out the best in every child. An abundance of patience, empathy, and positivity. Strong communication skills to connect with children, parents, and staff. 🎓 Your Role Will Include: Providing tailored support to a child in KS1 with SEND, helping them thrive academically and emotionally. The child currently requires 1 to 1 support outside of the classroom Supporting the child’s sensory needs which are complex and diverse Supporting the child at times when their emotions become heightened and deploying agreed strategies to lower their level of anxiety Collaborating with the SEND Leader and class teacher to create an inclusive, engaging learning environment. Celebrating the child as an individual. 🌟 Why You’ll Love Working With Us: Be part of a supportive, dynamic team where your contributions truly matter. Ongoing professional development to help you grow in your role. The reward of seeing incredible progress and personal achievements. A workplace filled with inspiration, laughter, and meaningful connections. > Relevant qualifications in education or SEND support are a bonus. > Experience of working with children with complex needs on a 1 to 1 basis would be an advantage > This is an all-day position but we would consider splitting it into 2 posts; one for the morning (8.45am - 1.1.5pm) and one for the afternoon (12.15pm - 3.30pm). > If you would like further information, to discuss the post or even to visit the school, please do not hesitate to contact Emma Proffitt (SEND and Inclusion Leader) . Please also take a look at our school website. > Salary Hay 10 £27,709-£29,071 FTE (£23,809-£25,016 actual) > Temporary position until the child leaves Bailey's Court Primary School. > Closing date Tuesday 10th November at 12:00pm.. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check. We can’t wait to hear from you!