We are seeking to appoint a passionate, motivated and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work in partnership with teaching and other SEND Team staff. You will support the learning, engagement and progress of SEND pupils in a range of contexts.
SEND Teaching Assistants:
- Work with class teachers to ensure SEND pupils engage in learning and make good progress;
- Promote pupils’ independent learning skills, self-esteem and social inclusion;
- Give support to pupils through structured interventions so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement;
- Act as a Key Worker for a number of SEND pupils, maintaining regular contact with parents / carers;
- Work closely with Faculty Leaders to ensure teaching staff have the skills, knowledge, training and resources to differentiate appropriately to meet the needs of SEND pupils within their subjects;
- Be linked to and support a faculty with SEND intervention and teaching strategies, developing expertise in a specific subject area;
- Develop expertise in two specific aspects of SEND.
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and engaging Teaching Assistant who is:
- Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential, with an understanding of the barriers some students face in education.
- A positive team player who can build strong relationships with students, staff and families, while working collaboratively within a classroom environment.
- Confident in delivering targeted support and interventions for students at risk of underachieving, using effective learning strategies and ICT skills.
- Calm, proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and respond positively to challenges.
- Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and maintaining high standards to improve outcomes and life chances for all students.
- Qualified to Level 3 or above, with the aptitude to work with young people and a willingness to continue learning and developing professionally.
Further details can be found in the
Job Advert,
Job Description and
Personal Specification
We actively encourage visits. Contact Kate Spoor (Assistant Headteacher Inclusion) at
kspoor@whichkhamschool.org to arrange a time that works for you or to discuss the role further.
Application Forms should be submitted to
recruitment@whickhamschool.org by
9am on Friday 26th June.
