Teaching Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a Tutor / Teaching Assistant to join an independent specialist day school delivering tailored learning support for children and young people with additional needs.

As a Tutor / Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting pupils through structured 1:1 and small group teaching within a specialist classroom setting.

This role offers a salary of £24,300 and benefits.

You will be on 6-month probation, training will be provided across all areas of the role, including autism and (ABA) approaches.

You will be responsible for

? Delivering individualised learning sessions tailored to pupils' needs
? Supporting structured teaching programmes and recording pupil progress
? Assisting with classroom-based and outdoor learning activities
? Providing personal care where required in line with pupil needs
? Supporting behaviour-based learning strategies within a team approach
? Supervising pupils during break and lunch periods on a rota basis
? Contributing to learning resources and classroom organisation
? Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns appropriately
? Working closely with colleagues to support communication between home and school
? Attending training, meetings and contributing to team development
? Supporting pupils' physical, emotional and educational development through planned activities


What we are looking for

? Previously worked as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant, Tutor, SEND Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Worker, or in a similar role.
? Experience working with children, young people or transferable care/education experience
? Understanding or interest in child development and special educational needs
? Strong communication skills with pupils, colleagues and families
? Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
? Basic IT skills for recordi