This term-time Teaching Assistant post at Brookhaven School, a specialist school for SEND pupils, is run within Shaw Education Trust. Working under teachers' direction, the role delivers support programmes that help pupils access learning and assists with managing pupils and the classroom. Hours are 35 a week during term plus five INSET days, and the post suits someone with some SEND experience. Visa sponsorship is not available and the start date is 19 October 2026.
What the job involves
- Work under the instruction or guidance of teaching staff to deliver work, care and support programmes
- Enable pupils with SEND to access learning
- Assist the teacher in managing pupils and the classroom
- Support pupils in a specialist school for SEND
Qualifications
- NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance
Experience
- Some experience of working with children with SEND
Skills & knowledge
- Working effectively in a team and understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
- Promoting a positive ethos and role modelling positive attributes
- Good interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare and safety of children
What’s offered
- Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff) or Teachers' Pension (teaching staff)
- Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
- Free DiscountForTeachers scheme
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to Institute of Education courses, including accredited courses and National Professional Qualifications
- Peer reviews, professional advocate roles and online courses
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
