SEND Teaching Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our very effective team at Greenside Primary School. We are looking to recruit an SEND Teaching Assistant with previous experience working with high level ASD and other additional special educational needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and patient person who is able to relate well to children and adults. Good numeracy, literacy and basic ICT skills are required. This role will require you to work on a 1:1 basis and within small group support in the classroom, supporting learners at a primary setting who have varied additional special needs. This role has a real focus on behaviour support, alongside assisting with the complex needs demonstrated by the learners. The candidate needs to be confident when it comes to behaviour management, be able to de-escalate situations but also promote a caring and nurturing side too. Throughout this role as a SEND TA, you will be required to support learners on a one-to-one basis in class, and to help within small groups of two to six learners at one time. The day-to-day support isn't just focused on supporting learners academically, throughout the day there will be focus on assisting them with both their social and behavioural needs too. The aim of this role is to help ensure that both the social and learning aspect of education is made accessible for all learners no matter what needs or challenges they may face.

The successful candidate will need to:

• Preferably have previous experience of working in a school and is interested in working with children with SEND
• Be committed to the safeguarding of children
• Be committed to the education of children
• Be committed to inclusive practices
• To work as an effective team member
• Have the ability to relate to and empathise with pupils and to develop trusting and respectful relationships
• Effective behaviour management strategies

In return Greenside Primary School will offer you:

• An enthusiastic, supportive and committed team of staff, parents/carers and governors.
• A warm welcoming school community with a caring ethos.
• A high level of support with opportunities for professional and personal development.
• A caring and inclusive environment where children are happy, motivated and want to learn.
• An opportunity to share in the future provision and vision of the school.

The role will initially be offered on a temporary basis, subject to successful completion of the probationary period and the availability of the school budget moving forward. Greenside Primary School is an inclusive school with values that ensure everyone matters and is appreciated. If you think you have the talents and commitment we are looking for then we look forward to receiving your application. Greenside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service Check and medical clearance from Leeds City Council’s Occupational Health Service. As part of our due diligence and following the statutory guidance in the KCSIE September 2022, Greenside Primary will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview.