At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and provide tailored support for pupils with significant needs and assist in IEP implementation.
- Company: Benfield and Hangleton are linked schools focused on inclusive education.
- Benefits: Work in a supportive environment where your feedback on pupil progress is valued.
- Other info: You may work at either Benfield or Hangleton school site.
- Why this job: This role allows you to make a significant impact on children's learning and independence.
- Qualifications: Completion of Teaching Assistant qualification and proven experience with children with significant needs.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant, working under the guidance of teaching staff to deliver specialized support programmes. You won't just be "helping out"—you will be a vital link in ensuring every child, regardless of their challenges, can engage with the curriculum and thrive. Benfield and Hangleton are linked schools, so this may involve working at either site.
Key Responsibilities
- Specialised Pupil Support: Supervise and provide tailored support for pupils with significant needs, ensuring their safety and full access to learning activities.
- IEP Implementation: Assist in the development and delivery of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans.
- Intervention Delivery: Work flexibly with colleagues to successfully deliver planned intervention programmes.
- Foster Independence: Set challenging expectations that promote self-esteem and encourage pupil independence.
- Communication & Inclusion: Use strategies to promote the inclusion of all pupils and encourage social interaction.
What You Bring
- Experience: Proven experience working with children of a relevant age, specifically those with significant needs and social/communication difficulties.
- Qualifications: Completion of Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant.
- Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of the national curriculum, child development, and basic learning strategies (e.g., literacy and numeracy).
- Adaptability: The ability to work constructively within a team while self‑evaluating your own learning needs.
- Essential Skills: Good numeracy/literacy skills and the ability to use ICT and other classroom technology effectively to support learning.
This is more than a job; it is a chance to provide the "particular support" that allows a child with complex needs to succeed. You will work in a supportive environment where your feedback on pupil progress is valued and directly informs the teacher's planning.
Teaching assistant / individual needs assistant employer: Hangleton Primary School
Benfield and Hangleton schools prioritise inclusive education, providing tailored support for children with complex needs. Located in a collaborative environment, the team values your input on pupil progress, enhancing teaching strategies. Enjoy a fulfilling role that directly impacts student success.
