Teaching Assistant - SEN Provision - Full Time - Immediate Start
DL5 Area - Competitive Daily Rate (dependent on experience)
Vision for Education is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work within a welcoming primary school in the DL5 area.
This is a full-time role, working within a dedicated SEN provision supporting a range of KS1 and KS2 children with additional needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide consistent and individualised support, helping pupils to access learning, develop confidence and independence, and enjoy a positive experience at school.
The role is available for an immediate start and is ongoing, with the potential to become long-term depending on the needs of the school.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.
The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position is a Level 3 qualification or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning. Previous experience supporting children with additional needs within a primary school setting is desirable.
The Role
Working as part of a supportive and enthusiastic teaching team, the desired Teaching Assistant will provide dedicated support within a SEN provision for a range of KS1 and KS2 children.
Responsibilities may include:
- Providing consistent support to help pupils access classroom learning and activities.
- Supporting children with their individual learning needs, targets, and EHCP outcomes where appropriate.
- Working with children across KS1 and KS2 with a range of additional needs.
- Helping pupils to remain focused and engaged during learning activities.
- Supporting communication, social development, confidence, and independence.
- Providing reassurance, encouragement, and emotional support throughout the school day.
- Supporting pupils with classroom routines and transitions.
- Supporting positive behaviour and helping children to develop appropriate strategies for managing challenges.
- Adapting activities and resources where appropriate to help pupils access learning.
- Encouraging participation in age-appropriate learning and classroom activities.
- Supporting the development of communication, social, emotional, and independence skills.
- Working closely with the class teacher, SEN team, and wider school team to ensure consistent support.
- Helping to create a safe, inclusive, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
- Supporting pupils both individually and within small groups.
The successful candidate will be patient, caring, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to build positive relationships with children and respond effectively to a range of individual needs.
The School
This friendly and inclusive primary school in the DL5 area is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to work within its dedicated SEN provision, supporting children across KS1 and KS2.
The Head Teacher and leadership team are dedicated to providing high-quality education within a support
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