SEN Teaching Assistant

Greenfields Primary School and Nursery is now recruiting for SEND Teaching Assistants.

This role could be your next career opportunity. If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

Greenfields Primary School & Nursery are looking for an outstanding SEND Teaching Assistant with sound knowledge and/or experience of the primary curriculum to add specific skills to our existing team, and are committed to ensuring that all children achieve their best.

We can offer you a great team with a wide range of training opportunities including bespoke courses from the David Ross Education Trust.

This is a fixed term role until 31/08/2027 with the possibility of renewal. Working 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum.

Model excellent day-to-day inclusive practice.

Work with SENCo and other staff to ensure Learning Support reflects the School’s ethos and aims.

Develop knowledge of a range of learning support needs and strategies of support to meet children’s learning and pastoral needs.

Participate in training to develop the range of skills required to support the full spectrum of child/children with SEND.

Give in-class support by clarifying and explaining instructions, ensuring the child/children can use equipment and materials provided; motivating and encouraging the student as required; supporting the development of skills in literacy, numeracy, communication and social and behavioral needs, helping child/children to concentrate on, and finish, work set; meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence; liaising with class teachers and SENCo;

developing appropriate resources to support child/children with SEND.

To assist and work collaboratively with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate) in the development of a suitable programme of support.

Work collaboratively with staff to make reasonable adjustments to lesson plans, materials and teaching activities to ensure accessibility for child/children with SEND.

In conjunction with the class teacher, and under direction from the SENCo, ensure that the progress of child/children with SEND is being monitored and tracked.

To participate in the evaluation of the support programme as part of school self-evaluation processes.

To provide regular feedback about child/children to the teacher and the SENCo.

• NJC 3 £ 24,796 per annum FTE (£19.131 per annum pro rata)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
  • holiday discounts
  • cinema tickets
  • restaurant booking discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and they will enjoy working within a year group team to support the class teachers in providing a high quality education for our children.

• To work under the specific supervision, instruction and guidance of the class teacher to support the teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• To provide general support to the class teacher in the organisation and management of pupils and the classroom.
• To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
• To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
• Have excellent classroom practice
• To get involved in whole school life
• To be an active team player who shows initiative and works well as part of a team
• To have a commitment to safeguard children in our care

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.