At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with learning difficulties, helping them grow in confidence and independence.
- Company: Join a caring school dedicated to inclusive education and student development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with career progression and supportive staff communities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, empathy, patience, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25185 - 25989 £ per year.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join our team as a Special Teaching Assistant (STA) Tier 1 and support the growth and development of children and young people with moderate learning difficulties.
This role is essential in helping students build self-respect, confidence, and independence, preparing them for active participation in their communities.
We have 1:1 support roles as well as roles dedicated to our Priory - Mount Road provision.
Our team are happy to discuss opportunities in detail at interview to identify which post best aligns with your aspirations.
- 20 hours a week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent
- Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
Key Responsibilities
- Lesson Support: Assist in preparing and planning lessons, including creating resources and displays that foster a positive learning environment.
- Student
Engagement: Work alongside the teacher during lessons, providing focused support in literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas; supervise small groups of students as needed.
- Monitoring & Assessment: Maintain accurate records of student needs, track progress, and contribute to regular assessments through observation and feedback.
- Personal Needs Support: Provide tailored assistance for individual students, which may include personal care tasks where necessary.
- Student Interaction & School Values: Build supportive, appropriate relationships with students and model the Priory School Values.
- Social Skills Development: Lead and participate in lunchtime activities to help students enhance social skills and resilience in unstructured settings.
- Supervision & Safety: Supervise students during breaks and transitions throughout the school day, and assist with first aid as directed.
Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a SEND setting.
- Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills to connect with students effectively.
- Commitment to inclusive education and to promoting the values of self-respect, confidence, and independence.
- What the school offers its staff
- Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Canteen
- Access to various memberships and discount schemes
- Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
- Career progression opportunities
- Commitment to safeguarding
SENDAT Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment checks will be required for all of our staff at SENDAT.
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