Are you passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and fostering an inclusive learning environment?
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Worcester, in partnership with Smile Education, is seeking a skilled and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team.
This role is secured to the pupil you will be supporting, and the number of days to work will increase with the pupil's attendance. This is a contract role initially with the potential to be permanent.
About the Role:
You will work closely with the class teacher to support teaching, learning, and associated activities for a specific child.
Responsibilities include:
* Assisting with planning, delivering, and evaluating learning activities.
* Supporting whole classes, small groups, and individual pupils to enhance their learning and development.
* Promoting self-reliance, self-esteem, and emotional well-being in pupils.
* Observing and reporting on pupil performance and progress to improve learning outcomes.
* Implementing individual learning programmes under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo.
This role will be part-time, working 13 hours per week initially, increasing as the pupil's attendance increases. The schedule is as follows:
* Mondays and Tuesdays (8:45 am – 11:45 am)
What We’re Looking For:
* A passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
* Patience, consistency, and understanding to support learning, social, and communication needs.
* The ability to build a safe, secure, and supportive relationship with the pupil.
* Effective teamwork skills to work collaboratively.
What the School Offers:
* An inclusive and nurturing environment committed to ensuring every child flourishes.
* Enthusiastic, kind, and caring pupils who enjoy learning.
* A supportive community of staff, parents, and governors.
* Opportunities for professional development.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Supporting extracurricular activities and structured/unstructured play.
* Contributing to personalised learning plans and assessments.
* Providing care, including toileting support, if necessary.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr