Teaching Assistant (SEND)

About the role

You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support that enables children with SEND to access learning, develop communication and independence and achieve their individual outcomes.

The role will involve:

• Supporting children with complex needs within a specialist intervention class and/or providing individual support.
• Delivering personalised learning activities and interventions in line with children’s individual needs, targets and EHCP.
• Using visual communication strategies and resources to support understanding, communication and interaction.
• Supporting children’s emotional regulation, sensory needs and wellbeing, helping them to feel safe, secure and ready to learn.
• Assisting with daily routines, including transitions between activities and supporting children to develop independence.
• Providing intimate care, including toileting and personal hygiene, with dignity, sensitivity and respect.
• Creating a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment that enables children to thrive.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children with SEND, ideally including children with complex needs.

• Has experience of using visual communication strategies, such as visual timetables, now-and-next boards, symbols or other visual supports.

• Understands the importance of supporting communication, sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing and positive relationships.

• Has clear knowledge and understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes.

• Has a very good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE English and Maths).

• Is confident supporting personal care and understands the importance of safeguarding, dignity and confidentiality.

• Is patient, nurturing, flexible and responsive to children’s individual needs.

• Can work effectively as part of a team while also using their initiative.

• Is committed to inclusion and believes that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, develop and succeed.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.