Teaching Assistant

Many thanks for your interest in the Teaching Assistant position. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join our highly regarded SEND team and play a key role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the educational experience, progress and wellbeing of young people within a supportive, inclusive and ambitious school community. Working closely with the SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo, teaching staff, families and external agencies, the successful candidate will provide tailored support to students both in the classroom and across the wider school environment. The role includes supporting learning, promoting independence, monitoring progress, contributing to student-centred planning, and acting as a key worker for a designated group of students. You will also have opportunities to support enrichment activities, school visits, examinations and the wider life of the school. As a school, we are committed to continuous improvement so that we can continue to evolve to match the changing needs of our students, parents and carers, staff and wider school community. Our governors and staff are fully committed to serving the needs of our school community in these challenging social times, including continuing to develop the very strong academic performance of our school. If you feel you could contribute to this vision, we would be very pleased to receive your application. Littleover Community School is an 11-18 comprehensive, community school. We are a Local Authority maintained school and have a positive working relationship with Derby City Council. For further details regarding this post, please see the attached Applicant Information Pack. We welcome visits to the school, to request a visit, or for further information, please contact jobs@littleover.derby.sch.uk Employment benefits There are an extensive range of b