SEND Teaching Assistant - Saltaire Primary | Birth

Saltaire Primary School
· Now recruiting

• Term time only
• 1 day per week with the training provider Birth to 19 Apprenticeship Academy.
• Support from a Mentor
• Opportunities to observe specialist practice (e.g. interventions, nurture, sensory approaches)

SENDCO

Closing Dates

19 October

Interview Dates

TBC

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children? Do you want to work in a vibrant, nurturing school where every child is encouraged to enjoy, achieve, and thrive?

Saltaire Primary School invites dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join us in our mission to provide an inclusive, creative, and inspiring learning environment.

• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND, including cognition and learning, ASD, SEMH and speech and language needs
• Adapt activities and resources, breaking tasks down to build understanding and independence
• Work with the teacher to deliver personalised provision, EHCP targets and small group or 1:1 interventions
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour using agreed strategies and behaviour plans
• Support communication and social interaction using visual supports, prompts and simplified language
• Help create a safe, inclusive and structured classroom environment
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and intimate care policies, including personal care where required
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo, external professionals and families
• Record pupil progress, support assessment and feed back to the teacher
• Complete the Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, applying your training in daily practice
• Supervise pupils at break, lunchtime and on school trips
• Committed to inclusion, equality, and safeguarding.

• A supportive, forward-thinking school community.
• A collaborative team dedicated to excellence.
• A calm and purposeful working environment.

The employer for this role is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants and welcome applications from all sections of the community.