Teaching Assistant (SEND) in Chichester

We are looking for a dedicated and inclusive SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team. 31.25hrs per week, 38.2 weeks per year.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have a patient, compassionate nature and a genuine interest in supporting their learning and development? You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Working with the teacher, you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.

This is no ordinary job; this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference. It’s not necessarily your experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high-quality education. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will be someone who is:

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach
• Committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities
• Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, we know you’re going to do great things; investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:

• Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme.
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work-life balance.
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change.
• Access to trust resources and materials.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free eye tests.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help.

About Tangmere Primary Academy: We are a staff that are excited and proud about what we are doing, ensuring that our curriculum is bespoke to the children it serves. There are experiences and opportunities that we are determined to provide during the years that the children are with us. At TPA, we have a very clear vision for the children that come to our school: To provide every child with the primary experience that best prepares them for their futures.

About TKAT: The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all.

We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding: TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working: TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT, we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work-life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging: At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview: Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

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About Disability Confident: Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.