At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with diverse needs in a nurturing and creative environment.
- Company: Boughton Leigh Junior School, dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Fixed-term role with 30 hours per week and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to high standards and student well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children with special educational needs and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Boughton Leigh Junior School is seeking to recruit a passionate, resilient and empathetic teaching assistant to work with children who may have diverse needs linked to their Special Educational Needs. We are looking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for 30 hours per week. The role will typically be attached to a child/children with an EHC. The role is fixed term for 2 years, initially.
It is our intention that this role will be to support children with SEMH needs so the successful candidate needs to have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and be able to use their initiative to adapt to the needs of the child. You need to have an empathetic nurturing approach, in line with our ethos and expectations.
The successful candidate will:
- need to be creative, understand how children learn and be able to form excellent relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
- have experience of working with pupils with significant needs.
- be expected to work 1:1 at times – at times this will be outside of the main classroom.
- work with small groups of children who have additional needs (SEND) in addition to undertaking other duties which support the education and well-being of all pupils.
- be expected to maintain the high standards established in our school and use strategies in liaison with the teacher to support pupils to achieve their full potential in their learning.
- also be expected to prepare, maintain and use any equipment/resources required in order to deliver the planned relevant learning activity.
- have strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
- have energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude.
- be passionate about working with children who have SEN.
- be willing to become a First Aider and to support children with personal care needs, if required.
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Rugby employer: Boughton Leigh Junior School
Boughton Leigh Junior School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of both its students and staff. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, the school fosters a supportive work culture where teaching assistants are empowered to make a meaningful impact on children's lives, particularly those with Special Educational Needs. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, a collaborative environment, and the chance to contribute to a nurturing educational setting in a vibrant community.
Contact Details:
Boughton Leigh Junior School Recruitment Team
