Job Description

We are looking for dynamic teaching assistants to support:

a small class of (secondary age) pupils with a range of special needs who are working at Key Stage 1/2; pupils across year groups in our main school students in the sixth form
We welcome applications from individuals who are:

committed to ensuring pupils achieve the best possible outcomes; kind, patient and caring about the children/young people they support; team players who want to join a supportive, friendly team in a wonderful environment.

Previous experience

Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or childcare setting. - Essential

Experience working 1:1 and in small groups to support learning. - Desirable

Understanding of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). - Desirable

Education & qualifications

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above). - Essential

Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification - Desirable

A willingness to pursue ongoing personal development training - Essential

Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice - Desirable

Knowledge of a range of Special Needs - Desirable

Experience working with pupils with SEND - Desirable

Experience working with secondary children working well below their chronological age - Desirable

Knowledge & Skills

A good understanding of a range of special educational needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, sensory processing difficulties). - Desirable

Ability to adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual pupil needs. - Desirable

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) to engage with pupils, parents, and staff. - Desirable

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. - Essential

Competence in using ICT to support learning. - Essential

Additional Factors

Ability to work as part of a team - Essential

Possess a level of general computer literacy with a range of IT skills - Desirable

Good organisational skills - Desirable

Ability to demonstrate creative abilities - Desirable

Ability, flexibility and willingness to take on other responsibilities or duties as deemed necessary - Essential

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identified.

This job description is current at the date shown, but in addition to the duties outlined above, you may be asked to undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and. responsibilities of the post. Any changes of a permanent nature will be fully negotiated with you and incorporated into the job description.

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way the postholder is expected and required to perform and complete their particular duties.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 12.77 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 35.5 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/07/2025
Reference ID: LSA
Expected start date: 01/09/2025