One-to-One SEN Teaching Assistants
One-to-One SEN Teaching Assistants
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- Bealings School
- Address:Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 6LW
- Salary:25380 (pro rata)
- 2 Posts
- Hours:32.5 hours per week
- Contract:Fixed term for 1 year initially. Required as soon as possible
- Reference:7832
We are seeking 2 compassionate patient and dedicated One-to-One SEN Teaching Assistants to work with a child in our primary school who has special educational needs (SEND). This role is vital in supporting the childs access to learning development and participation in all aspects of school life.
You will
provide tailored one-to-one support throughout the school day ensuring the childs individual needs are met in both academic and social settings
support access to the curriculum by adapting resources and using specialist equipment or technology as needed
work closely with the class teacher SENCo and external specialists (e.g. Speech and Language Occupational Therapy Community Paediatrics) to implement and monitor personalised support strategies
promote independence confidence and inclusion both in the classroom and during unstructured times such as playtime and lunchtime
assist with mobility and orientation around the school environment ensuring the childs safety at all times
monitor and record progress against targets set in the childs Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
build a trusting relationship with the child to foster emotional well-being and a positive attitude toward learning
establish good working relationships with the parents ensuring they are informed of the pupils learning achievements and areas of development
support with personal care needs if required
maintain confidentiality and safeguard the childs welfare in line with school policies and procedures
attend and contribute to SEND and appropriate review meetings if required by the class teacher SENDCO and/or Headteacher and where appropriate disseminate information to other Teaching Assistants
act as general TA should the pupil not be in school supporting the class teacher with classroom activities photocopying filing etc
participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
assist with supervision of pupil out of lesson times including playtimes and lunch time
accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits trips and out of school activities as required.
Essential:
experience working with children with SEND preferably in a school setting
understanding of inclusive educational practices and a commitment to equality and diversity
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ability to work collaboratively with staff parents/carers and external professionals
patience empathy and a positive can-do attitude
willingness to undertake relevant training including in visual impairment and safeguarding.
Desirable:
experience of working with children with additional needs
understanding of needs associated within children with SEND
level of understanding on Mantle of the Expert and its place within our school ethos
relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent)
Paediatric First Aid Intimate Care and Manual Handling training.
Please read the Job Description (word) andApplication Guidance (word)
To find out more please contact Claire Robinson by calling .
Please complete theApplication Form (word) and emailto
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Orderand 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and childrens barred list check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.
Employment Type
Part-Time
