Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Robert Clack Primary School is seeking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young learners, delivering engaging play-based experiences, and contributing to our already nurturing environment, underpinned by our school values of mutual respect, compassion for others, discipline, high expectations and aspirations, and hard work, where every pupil can flourish. We are a growing primary school, which opened in September 2021, with a strong focus on providing a supportive and inclusive setting for all pupils. Our established nurturing environment ensures that all of our children feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. The successful candidate will be based within our SEND provision, working closely with pupils with a range of additional needs to support their individual development and learning. As part of a wider team of teachers and teaching assistants, you will contribute to high-quality provision across the school, including delivering targeted interventions, leading small group work, and providing tailored support to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum and achieve their potential. The person we require willHave successful previous experience of working with children.Have clear knowledge and understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes within either EYFS or Key Stage 1 or 2. Have an understanding of how best to support SEN pupils. Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations. Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience. Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils. Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and written. Have a good standard of literacy and numeracy. Have NVQ2 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards the qualification. Work well as part of a team. Be extremely patient, adaptable, willing to listen and have a good sense of humour. Be willing to support p