Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant! Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners? Do you possess excellent communication skills and a desire to support students with additional needs in their academic journey? If so, we invite you to consider joining our team as a SEND Teaching Assistant!
About Us
At Holsworthy CofE Primary, we are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every student can thrive. We prioritise academic excellence, holistic development, and fostering a sense of community.
Job Description
1. Implementing learning plans and instructional activities.
2. Provide one-on-one or small group learning to students who require additional assistance, both with academic support as well as SEMH support.
3. Foster a positive and inclusive school environment conducive to learning based on relational practice.
4. Help to manage behaviour through a restorative approach and ensure adherence to school policies.
5. Work with children with complex needs, showing compassion, adaptability and consistency.
6. Support teachers and the SENDCo in assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.
7. Assist with learning organisation, preparation of materials, and other administrative tasks as needed.
8. Ensure robust safeguarding and health and safety procedures are in place.
9. Support with working within our SEMH outdoor learning provision.
Requirements/Qualifications
10. A genuine passion for working with children with additional needs and supporting their educational journey.
11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
12. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and take advice from the SENDCo and wider professionals.
13. Good English and Maths skills.
14. Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
15. Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting is preferred but not required.
16. Recent relevant training, or the willingness to undertake training, would be beneficial, especially in interventions such as: Thrive, Read Write Inc, relational practice, Zones of Regulation, and/or restorative practice.
Holsworthy Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply via the school website using this link, and then email your application to Vicky Berry, .