Resource Teaching Assistant

This teaching assistant post sits in the resource base at Wychall Primary School, part of drb Ignite MAT. The work centres on supporting pupils with SEND, particularly communication and interaction needs including autism, and helping to deliver a bespoke provision alongside resource base staff. The post is distinct for its SEND focus and for working with other resource bases across the Trust.

Applicants need primary or Early Years experience with children who have additional needs, and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Work closely with resource base staff and the wider school community
• Help deliver an ambitious, bespoke provision that meets pupils' needs
• Support pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes, whatever their circumstances or background
• Apply strategies that support positive outcomes, especially for pupils with communication and interaction needs, including autism
• Support a personalised approach for every child

• Experience of working with children with additional needs in a primary or Early Years setting
• Proven track record of supporting pupils with SEND, from SEND or mainstream settings

• Strong understanding of strategies that support positive pupil outcomes, particularly communication and interaction needs including autism
• Adaptable and resilient
• Resourceful, inclusive and enthusiastic
• Understanding of how to contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture and ethos

• Enhanced DBS check

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Meets the full person specification

• SEN allowance on top of salary
• Excellent CPD and support for career development
• Opportunities to share ideas and improve practice across the resource base
• Opportunities to work with colleagues in other Trust resource bases
• Professional ambitions actively encouraged and supported
• Supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Quality resources and a rich learning environment