About the role
This ‘Good with Outstanding Features’ SEND school, based in North Tyneside, supports children and young people aged 2-19 and is looking to appoint a passionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant to work in Key Stage 1, 2, 3 or 4 on a full-time basis. Working in this EYFS, Primary, Secondary and Post-16 SEND school as part of an established team, the desired Special Needs Teaching Assistant will be working on a small class sized basis with pupils with SEND including Autism, MLD, SLD, ADHD, PMLD, Physical Disabilities, Sensory Needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). This full time Special Needs Teaching Assistant role is long term from September ongoing with the possibility of a permanent vacancy for the right person.
You will assist the class teacher with supporting teaching and learning, leading small group and 1:1 interventions as well as assisting pupils with their individual needs including personal care. You will be responsible for behaviour management as well as supporting the progress of pupils, liaising with staff and parents and participating in weekly CPD sessions.
The school's aim is to create a secure, vibrant, supportive learning environment in which our whole school team educate their children, value their individuality and encourage them and help them to ensure they leave school happy and healthy prepared adults, ready to take their next steps in life.