SEN Teaching Assistant

Brookhaven is now looking to recruit for a Teaching Assistant to join their team. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to work with the SEND pupils within our specialist school. The main purpose of the role is to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. We would welcome candidates who can demonstrate the following: • NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistant (or recognised equivalent qualification or experience) • Some experience of working with children with SEND • The ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities • The ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes • Good level of interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills • An understanding of Safeguarding procedures and can promote the welfare and safety of children that they come into contact with Brookhaven is an innovative, forward thinking school based in Bury where all learners are empowered to achieve their dreams. Where we believe everyone has the potential to be extraordinary! We have a world class team that work relentlessly to make every day a magical day of learning; to suit every child's needs, to ensure they make rapid gains not only as learners across the whole curriculum but as an individuals prepared for next century living as well as the world that we live in today. It is our duty and privilege as a school and community to make a difference every day. Everything we do at Brookhaven is underpinned by our vision, values and ethos: We believe that all children should have the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point. We pledge an unswerving commitment to improve, accelerate and enable ambitious life goals for all students. Join Shaw Education Trust – Support, Teach, Lead… Make the Remarkable Happen. At Shaw