Overview
Lime Wood Primary School is excited to be recruiting a committed, skilled and compassionate SRP SEND Teaching Assistant to support the launch of our brand-new Specialist Resource Provision opening in the Autumn term of 2025. This provision is designed to meet the needs of pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) where the primary needs are Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new and inclusive educational setting from the start, helping to shape practice, build relationships, and provide specialist support that transforms children\'s lives. Lime Wood Primary School is a growing school located in the heart of Erith. As a new school, Lime Wood Primary currently welcomes reception and year 1 pupils and will expand in the coming years to welcome new pupil intake. The school roll will gradually increase year on year until it reaches full capacity as a 3-form entry primary school. The SRP will initially support children from EYFS to KS1, expanding over time. You will be working as part of a dedicated team delivering tailored support to children with ASD and SLCN.
Responsibilities
* Delivering individualised support strategies in line with EHCP outcomes.
* Supporting pupils with communication, sensory regulation, and social interaction.
* Collaborating with the SRP Lead Teacher, class teachers, therapists, and families.
* Supporting with assessments, observations, and learning journals.
* Helping to maintain a calm, safe, and predictable learning environment.
* Encouraging independence and personal development.
* Using visual supports, sensory tools, and communication aids (PECS, Makaton, etc.)
* Contributing to reviews and planning meetings for pupils.
* Promoting inclusion and transitions into the wider school community.
* A relevant qualification in supporting teaching and learning in schools (Level 2 or above).
* Experience working with children with SEND, ideally with ASD or SLCN.
* Knowledge of sensory integration strategies, early communication support, or social stories.
* A nurturing, patient, and flexible approach to meeting children\'s complex needs.
* The ability to respond calmly to behaviours that challenge.
* An understanding of or willingness to train in specialist approaches (e.g. TEACCH, PECS, Zones of Regulation).
* A commitment to inclusive education and belief in every child\'s potential.
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