SEND Teaching Assistant - Pierview - Term Time

Are you passionate about supporting learners with special educational needs? Pierview Academy is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team.

You will work with primary, secondary, or Post-16 learners, supporting them individually and in small groups. You'll help students build good attendance, positive relationships, routines, trust, and respect, while contributing to their learning and personal development.

• Support pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities in and out of lessons.
• Encourage independent learning, study skills, motivation, and confidence.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons, preparing resources, and supervising practical tasks.
• Support pupils with physical needs and help them record work appropriately.
• Monitor pupil progress, provide feedback, and maintain records including IEPs, PHPs, and risk assessments.
• Promote inclusion, positive behaviour, and a safe, supportive learning environment.

• Experience working with children with SEN, complex needs, or challenging behaviour.
• Understanding of SEND and statutory guidance.
• Level 2 qualifications in English/literacy and maths/numeracy (or equivalent).
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Ability to establish relationships quickly with young people and families with complex needs.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Pierview Academy, part of ALP Schools, provides a supportive, inclusive environment for learners with special educational needs. Our ethos focuses on Attendance, Routine, Respect, Relationships, Trust, and Teaching (ARRRT).