Eppleton Primary Academy - SEND Teaching Assistant in Sunderland

Eppleton Primary Academy is a vibrant, creative and forward-looking academy keen to employ an outstanding, enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning. We are looking for an experienced candidate who has a genuine interest in working with children, is interested in their development and learning, and has good organisational and communication skills.

We ask that all staff working with our children hold qualifications in English and Mathematics that are at least equivalent to GCSE grade 'C' and hold a qualification at NVQ Level 3 in childcare or other equivalent qualification.

Duties will include:

• To support and assist teachers, HLTA’s and TA’s as part of a professional team to support the delivery of quality teaching and learning to help raise standards of learner’s achievement for all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs.
• To assist with learning activities with groups and individuals, including those with special educational needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities and in line with school policies and procedures.
• To encourage the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school, and enable pupils to become more independent learners.
• To undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
• To assist with the development and implementation of student support plans and personal care programmes.

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to join an inclusive, supportive and enthusiastic team who are committed to engaging and inspiring children’s learning and life chances. We are fully committed to your ongoing professional development.

We provide an excellent learning environment for children with a real family atmosphere and a strong community ethos, an excellent working environment for staff where everyone is valued and treated with respect, hard working, committed and dedicated staff who strive to gain the best outcomes for all of our pupils, dedicated pupils who love coming to the academy and are encouraged to be the best they can be, and an enthusiastic and supportive Head Teacher, Senior Leadership Team and staff who put the interests of the children first and are committed to the continual improvement of the academy.

Eppleton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.