Description
Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset
Salary: £95 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Teaching Assistant to join a thriving primary school in the idyllic town of Shaftesbury, Dorset. This is a full-time position, perfect for an individual who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young learners with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work one-to-one or with small groups of pupils, addressing their individual learning needs and fostering their academic, social, and emotional development.
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of individual education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with the class teacher and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator.
- Create and maintain a supportive environment that enhances learning and inclusion, allowing each student to achieve their potential.
- Utilise a variety of strategies and resources, tailored to the individual needs of each child, to support their learning objectives.
- Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher and reporting any concerns as appropriate.
- Facilitate communication between the school, parents, and students, ensuring that all parties are informed and engaged in the student's education.
- Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field of SEND.
Requirements:
- Experience working with primary-aged children, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities.
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and commitment to child welfare.
- Empathetic and patient approach, with the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willing to undergo this process).
INDDEV
Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset
Salary: £95 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Teaching Assistant to join a thriving primary school in the idyllic town of Shaftesbury, Dorset. This is a full-time position, perfect for an individual who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young learners with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work one-to-one or with small groups of pupils, addressing their individual learning needs and fostering their academic, social, and emotional development.
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of individual education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with the class teacher and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator.
- Create and maintain a supportive environment that enhances learning and inclusion, allowing each student to achieve their potential.
- Utilise a variety of strategies and resources, tailored to the individual needs of each child, to support their learning objectives.
- Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher and reporting any concerns as appropriate.
- Facilitate communication between the school, parents, and students, ensuring that all parties are informed and engaged in the student's education.
- Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field of SEND.
Requirements:
- Experience working with primary-aged children, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities.
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and commitment to child welfare.
- Empathetic and patient approach, with the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willing to undergo this process).
INDDEV