Job Description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Grade: Aquinas Grade 3.1 (Full time salary 25,434.00 p.a.)

Actual Pro rata salary: 16,637.78 p.a.

Hours: 27.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8:30-15:00 with an hour unpaid lunchbreak

Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year from Nov 25 (with the possibility to extend)

Start Date

: ASAP

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, patient individual, who has an interest in SEND and a passion for teaching and learning, to work in our Specialist Provision alongside a committed team. The role will be based in our Specialist Provision which consist of 3 classes. The Provision mostly caters for pupils with severe learning difficulties and provides all pupils with a safe and nurturing environment to learn in. Our aim is to provide an inclusive, broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. Working under the guidance of teachers, you will help pupils to access learning within the classroom and outdoor learning environments. Applicants should be confident in following teacher planning and implementation in class support.

An understanding and previous experience of working with children with ASD/Social Communication Difficulties is desirable. Some knowledge of Makaton, Sensory Integration and PECS would be an advantage.

Your responsibilities would include:

Supporting children within a small group with additional needs. Working with the Class teacher and other support staff to prepare resources and deliver lessons. Having a flexible approach to behaviour management. Being a positive and solution-focused member of the team. Intimate care i.e. nappy changing.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Experience of working with SEN children. An understanding of how to support children and aid their development. An ability to deploy strategies to allow learners to engage with the curriculum creatively. Ability to follow a given learning plan and ability to work on own initiative. An understanding of effective behaviour management techniques. Very good numeracy/literacy skills; GCSE grade C or above Minimum of Level 3 NVQ in Teaching Assistant or Early Years
For further information please see the Application Pack. Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to

Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

Do you have relevant Qualification of NVQ Level 3?
Work Location: In person