Teaching Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated individual to support a pupil / pupils with additional needs across the setting. The successful candidate will be required to:

• Establish constructive relationships with the pupil and encourage interaction with others
• To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
• Liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
• You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion
• Significant experience supporting pupils with SEND and diverse learning needs
• Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff
• Have a proven track record of implementing high quality targeted interventions specifically linked to Communication and Interaction and Speech and Language.
• Display sufficient experience with implementing a total communication environment to support pupils with significant communication barriers and needs.
• Confidently leading interventions, supporting pupils with complex needs, contributing to planning and assessment, and promoting positive learning outcomes across the school
• Contribute to pupil reviews, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and progress reports.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the published closing date. Early application is encouraged.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.