SEN Teaching Assistant Brookhaven School Posted - Expires

Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Brookhaven School is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support SEND pupils.

• Work under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff to undertake work, care, and support programmes.
• Enable pupils to access learning and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
• Promote a positive ethos and act as a role model for positive attributes.
• Work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Use good interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills in day-to-day practice.
• Apply safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare and safety of children.

• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistant (or recognised equivalent qualification or experience).
• Experience of working with children with SEND.
• Team working skills and understanding of classroom roles.
• Strong interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Salary:
Grade 4 SCP 13‑16 £ 25,186–£25,989 (Pay Award Pending). Actual salary £20,766–£21,428.

Working hours:

35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days INSET.

Permanent.

Start date:

ASAP.

• Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff).
• Holiday entitlement from day one – 37 days rising to 39 days after 5 years of service, including Bank Holidays.
• Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan.
• Free Teacher’s Discounters Scheme and other exclusive discounts.
• Free Eye Tests.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to the Institute of Education and opportunities for professional growth.

Brookhaven is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application form.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.