SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

The Arbours Primary Academy is recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant.

• 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 and working in small groups support: 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 behavioural needs helping child/children to concentrate on, meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence; liaising with class teachers and SENCo;
  
  developing appropriate resources to support child/children with SEND.
• 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.
• Participate in the evaluation of the support programme as part of school self‑evaluation processes.
• Provide regular feedback about child/children to the teacher and the SENCo and to parents.

NJC 03 £ 24,796 FTE, £19,131 Pro Rata per annum

• 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:
  Health & Wellbeing Programme:
  Cycle to Work Scheme

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.