At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs in their learning and behaviour.
- Company: Join the dynamic team at Kirk Hallam Community Academy.
- Benefits: Enjoy CPD opportunities, staff wellbeing focus, and exciting perks.
- Other info: Be part of a community that values kindness and ambition.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting young people with additional needs is essential.
We are looking for a SEND Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team at Kirk Hallam Community Academy. You will be joining us at an exciting and pivotal time in our journey of improvement.
The Inclusion team supports students’ learning and behaviour on an individual or small group basis within our Learning Support facility or in the classroom. The ideal applicant has experience of providing support to young people with additional needs, working with them effectively to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development.
The SEND Pastoral Teaching Assistant will provide targeted in-the-moment support for students with SEND, particularly those with SEMH and behavioural needs, using a nurturing and relational approach to promote engagement, resilience, and positive outcomes. They will ensure that students are able to access learning through effective de-escalation strategies, sensory regulation activities, and personalised interventions that enable successful participation in the mainstream classroom.
They will also build positive relationships with students, staff, and families, maintaining clear communication with parents and carers to ensure a collaborative approach to student wellbeing, behaviour, and achievement.
In return, the right person for our team will benefit from full support and induction, CPD opportunities, a community facing ethos among staff and students and a staff wellbeing focus along with Nova Perks, a scheme which provides staff with access to a number of exciting perks including a cash back health plan, instant discounts, technology and cycle schemes and more.
Our motto ‘Work Hard, Be Kind’ underpins everything that we do and reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence. Great education transforms lives, and we have absolute conviction that great education is about striking a balance between an unashamedly ambitious curriculum and character development.
For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact the PA to the Headteacher and Office Manager, Astra Darrington on adarrington@kirkhallamacademy.co.uk
Kirk Hallam Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. For more information, please see attached job pack.
SEND Pastoral Teaching Assistant employer: Novaeducationtrust
Novaeducationtrust is an exceptional employer that values the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where positivity and respect are at the forefront. Located in the East Midlands, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lunch experiences while enjoying a flexible part-time schedule during term time. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment that encourages personal growth and fosters a sense of community within the school.
