The Primary First Trust
Teaching Assistant - Special Education Needs (SEN)
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Role Overview
As a Teaching Assistant, you will collaborate with our teaching and support staff to identify and support pupils within vulnerable groups, particularly those with special needs. Your role is crucial in helping these pupils become independent learners, stay focused and engaged in lessons, and understand various tasks and activities.
Check below to see if you meet the requirements for this opportunity, and if so, apply as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in our Hazel room (engagement provision), offering 1:1 and group support to pupils.
- Help prepare the classroom and learning spaces throughout the day.
- Create displays and exhibitions of the children's work.
- Prepare for different activities.
- Support pupils who need extra help to complete tasks or engage with schoolwork.
- Monitor for challenging behavior and help promote positive behavior.
- Offer emotional support to aid pupils in their emotional and social development.
- Inform other staff about any issues.
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About You
- Passionate about supporting all children to do their best.
- Trustworthy, enthusiastic, full of energy, well-organized, and self-motivated.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong rapport with children and parents/carers.
- Very good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Passionate about making learning irresistible for children.
- Ability to adapt to support children’s individual needs.
- Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
- Committed to improving your own practice.
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Ideal Candidate
- Experience working with children across the primary curriculum, including those with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
About Us
- An ambitious school management team committed to staff professional learning.
- Dedicated, professional, and determined staff.
- Highly motivated, happy children keen to learn and develop.
- Strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
- Excellent resources and vibrant teaching spaces.
Application Process
Potential candidates are invited to contact the school office to arrange a visit to the school. This does not form part of the recruitment process.
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