Teaching Assistant SEN

Teaching Assistant SEN Level 1 

Contract type: Full Time – Temporary with a possibility of permanent. 

Application closing date: 23/02/25.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint dynamic, hard working individuals that are able to support pupils with special educational needs. You will be based with a class group of approximately 10/12 pupils supporting in all lessons and daily activities. The successful applicants will benefit from working in a school with a positive, caring, ethos where team work is important. 

Support for pupils

• To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the implementation of EHCP's.
• Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records.
• Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, minor first aid and welfare matters. 
• Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• To assist pupils in the hydrotherapy pool (where applicable), lift, dress, and provide support to the pupils with the activities in the pool.

Support for Teachers

• To work closely under the guidance of the teacher as required, with therapists, medical staff, and other personnel working with pupils, so that their advice and practice are integrated in to EHCP's.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work under the direction of the teacher.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behavior, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Gather and report information between parents and carers as directed.

Support for the School

• Be aware of and comply with child protection procedures, code of conduct, health, safety & security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff.  
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
• Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Participate in training, including relevant learning strategies and other learning activities and performance management where required.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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