Job Description

Exciting Opportunity

We have SEN Teacher Assistant full time post

Best Futures Independent Specialist SEMH School is registered for pupils within the age range of 5-11 years, located in N E Lincolnshire.

We are looking for an experienced SEN TA who is passionate about making a difference with a fundamental belief in equality of opportunity.

The applicant will need to have experience working with SEN children, be confident to support a small group of pupils or one to one if required.

Teaching Assistant qualification

Willing to undertake a DBS

Minimum of 2 satisfactory and recent references

Right to work in the UK is required

Ideal candidate will have:

Good knowledge of supporting primary aged pupils with curriculum and enrichment programs

Understand how social, emotional, speech and language needs impacts on achievement

Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills

Support the delivery of Best Futures School provision and aims through enrichment based curriculum.

To work with pupils and staff to ensure that classroom delivery fully supports and enables pupils with complex needs to overcome barriers through:

Raising aspirations

Increasing confidence

Development of speech and communication skills

Developing a positive attitude towards learning

Promote wellbeing

Work within the framework of the current School policies.

Key Tasks

Safeguard the welfare of pupils in line with the schools' safeguarding protocols, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children and The Threshold of Needs framework

Safeguard the welfare of pupils and staff by adhering to Best Futures Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, risk assessments and reporting of health and Safety risk factors to the Site Manager

Support the Lead Teacher and small groups of pupils or one to one when required with support from the Lead Teacher.

Assist with classroom instruction and provide support and guidance to pupils.

Work closely with teachers to identify issues pupils are having and develop appropriate solutions

Maintain a supportive, safe and clean classroom environment

Supervise pupils during non-classroom time and arrange recreational activities

Attend teacher meetings and training sessions, as well as parent-teacher meetings.

Developing and engaging children and families, enabling development of emotional and social skills/awareness.

Assisting the assessment of pupils needs and contributing to intervention plans in line with pupil support plans.

Maintain professional records in relation to individual needs

Provide support with personal care needs, including toileting and intimate care, in a manner that upholds the dignity, privacy, and wellbeing of pupils in accordance with school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected and or requested at this level

Monitor the implementation of the Best Futures positive management of behaviour policy including, administration of rewards and sanctions

Recording of incidents and accidents

Provide appropriate support for visitors and implement visitors' policy and safeguarding protocols alongside the safeguarding team

Drive school transport and support pupils to engage with enrichment activities

The TA position requires a full clean driving licence

Best Futures School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To download an application form please visit the link below

https://bestfutures-school.co.uk/best-futures-contact#vacancies

Once complete please email the completed application to;

office@bestfutures-school.co.uk

CV's alone will not be considered.

Salary 13.00 per hour

Term Time plus 10 days training

Reference ID: TA June 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

Application deadline: 2nd July 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: From 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/07/2025
Reference ID: TA June 2025