At a Glance
- Tasks: Support SEN pupils in learning activities and provide specialist assistance.
- Company: Abbey Hill Academy and College, a warm and supportive educational environment.
- Benefits: Health support, training opportunities, competitive pay, and staff recognition.
- Other info: Join a team that values respect, inclusion, and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEN pupils and GCSE level 5 in maths and English.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
Position Overview
At Abbey Hill Academy and College our children come first.
High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos.
In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies.
The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.
Responsibilities
- Work with teachers as part of a professional team to organise and support teaching and learning activities for SEN pupils, including classes.
- Deliver specified work to individuals and groups under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.
- Provide specialist learning support for pupils identified as having learning difficulties, including complex and multiple special education needs, in a broad range of learning situations and settings.
- Plan, organise and undertake other related duties to fully support and underpin learning, personal and social development.
- Provide cover supervision of classes.
- Cover for teaching assistants (TA’s).
- Provide PPA cover for teachers.
- Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision.
- Provide specialist support to pupils with severe learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties.
Qualifications
- Have relevant experience of working with pupils with SEN.
- Be educated to GCSE level 5 or the equivalent in maths and English.
- Have excellent IT skills.
- Meet the professional standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants.
- Have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.
Benefits
- A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
- Health and wellbeing support – including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
- Opportunities to grow – access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
- Recognition and rewards – from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
- Financial peace of mind – competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers' Pensions, and travel benefits.
- Your voice matters – regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.
- Background Check
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
- Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting
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