What skills and experience we're looking for
You will play a pivotal role in supporting two KS2 children with SEND, both within the classroom and in tailored one-to-one or small group settings. Working closely with the class teacher, you will help facilitate learning, adapt teaching approaches as needed, and foster a positive environment where every child feels understood and valued. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the planning, preparation, and delivery of lesson content, preparing resources to support learning activities, and providing pastoral support to pupils. Additionally, you will contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure that all students’ learning needs are met. The post holder will work under the direction of the SENDCo to support the specific pupils in their learning.
The candidate we are looking for will:
• have an enthusiastic and positive outlook,
• be imaginative and creative to inspire children to learn and grow,
• demonstrate and believe in high expectations and aspirations for all learners in the class,
• be confident to engage with parents and develop positive home/school relationships,
• have evidence of successful and effective classroom support,
• have a commitment to ongoing professional development,
• be committed to all children and be willing to go the extra mile,
• live life with a smile.
Job requirements:
• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students
What the school offers its staff
Foxton Primary School currently has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join our team as a SEN Learning Support Assistant. At Foxton, you will be part of a team that values innovation, kindness, and the joy of learning. We are a small, friendly school where every team member is valued, and every child matters.
Why join us?
As a SEN Learning Support Assistant within Foxton Primary School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.
What we can offer you:
• Excellent opportunities to innovate and shape the future of the school in line with our partnership work with other schools in Symphony Learning Trust,
• An outstanding team environment where teaching and learning are at the heart of all we do,
• Opportunities for continued professional development within the Trust, alongside colleagues from other schools in our Trust and with other recognised providers.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.