This Teaching Assistant post at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School centres on supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. The work involves building children's confidence, independence and access to learning, particularly for those with complex communication, emotional, sensory or regulation needs. The post is part-time and term-time only, with ideal flexibility to support after-school clubs as the school expands. Applicants need a Teaching Assistant qualification or comparable experience, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Provide high-quality support for children with SEND, including complex learning, communication, emotional, sensory and regulation needs
- Build children's confidence, independence and successful access to learning
- Support and deliver after-school club provision
What’s required
Qualifications
- Teaching Assistant qualification or comparable relevant experience
Experience
- Experience of, or a genuine passion for, supporting children with SEND and additional needs
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills
- Nurturing, patient and adaptable approach
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children
- Understanding that behaviour can be a form of communication, responding calmly to individual needs
- Commitment to developing children's independence rather than reliance on adult support
Other
- High expectations that every child can succeed, flourish and make progress
- Working successfully as part of a team
- Communicating confidently and professionally with colleagues, families and children
- Modelling the school's values, ethos and inclusive culture
Nice to have
- At least two years of comparable relevant experience
- Flexibility to support and deliver after-school club provision
- Enthusiasm for contributing to the wider life of the school
What’s offered
- Caring and inclusive working environment
- Supportive and hardworking staff team
- Professional development and career progression
- Access to wider professional networks
- Training and development opportunities
- Excellent pension scheme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
