Medina Primary School is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and inclusive individual to work with our amazing pupils. If you are ready for a new challenge and enjoy working as a team player, then
This particular role is to support pupils with high levels of SEND across the school. This candidate will need to be flexible and work in a range of children supporting them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally both in class and in our alternative learning spaces.
We are looking for an individual who has excellent skills and knowledge in this area and is able to evidence previous experience of working with SEN children in a primary school to ensure the statutory needs can be met for these pupils. CPD will be provided along with support from outside agencies.
We are looking for someone with a strong, sensitive, caring and relational approach to children’s needs, who is able to be an effective communicator.
Applicants will ideally:
- Provide a sensitive and nurturing approach to children’s needs
- Be committed to supporting individual children's social, moral, emotional and academic well-being
- Have an empathetic understanding of children's emotions and behaviour and actively seeks to remove barriers to learning
- Be patient, cheerful and understanding
- Have good interpersonal skills
- Be full of innovative ideas and strategies to adapt to daily challenges
- Communicate effectively with children, team members and the wider community
- Have the ability to use their own initiative and to work as part of a team
- Have prior knowledge and experience of working with children with special educational needs
- Be calm, consistent and fair – ensuring that children are safe and happy
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SEN Teaching Assistant in Sunderland employer: Medina Primary School
Medina Primary School is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and high educational standards, the school offers robust professional development opportunities and a supportive work culture that empowers educators to make a meaningful impact on students' lives. Located in a vibrant community, Medina Primary School provides a unique environment where staff can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to the success of all pupils.
