Teaching Assistant (EHCP) - Part time 20 hrs per week term time

20 hours per week term time only (34 weeks plus attendance at INSET and Safeguarding training) 1 year fixed term contract Mornings from Monday to Friday - start September 2026 £9,834 per annum (pro rata of £24,379 ) Sibford School are now seeking an exceptional Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with a Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with a range of their special educational needs, including communication, social, emotional, sensory, and learning difficulties. The role involves implementing strategies to help them achieve their individual goals, access the curriculum, and develop independence in a supportive and nurturing environment. The successful candidate must have:- Experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting. GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (essential). Understanding of special educational needs, including communication difficulties, social-emotional challenges, and sensory processing differences. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. Effective organizational and time-management skills to support learning and maintain records. Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to changing needs. Awareness of or willingness to train in evidence-based interventions and strategies for supporting pupils with SEND (e.g., Zones of Regulation, Colourful Semantics, or assistive technology). Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable). Training in special educational needs (e.g., Autism, Speech and Language, or Emotional Literacy) is advantageous but not essential.