Trust Teaching Assistant (SEND)
7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,000.00 - £21,304.00 Annually (Actual) Scale Point 05-06 pro-rata (32.5 hours / 39 weeks)
Trust Teaching Assistant (SEND) job summary
Job title: Trust SEND Teaching Assistant
Status: Permanent
Hours: 32.5 hours
Working weeks: 39 weeks per year
Grade: Scale Point 05-06 (£21,000 -£21,304)
Post Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 11th December 2024
Woodland Academy Trust is a dynamic and inclusive Trust of five primary schools dedicated to providing high-quality education and support for all students. We are committed to creating an environment where every child can thrive, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our schools are known for their supportive staff, engaging learning environments, and strong community connections.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work across all five primary schools within the Woodland Academy Trust, providing essential support where it is needed most. You will play a key role in helping students with SEND to achieve their full potential and to participate fully in school life.
Working across the Trust provides you the freedom and opportunity to experience different school environments and work within different communities. You will be assigned to schools on a day-by day basis, or week-by-week notice with advanced notice given.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a SEND specialist who thrives on seeing children achieve.
Your job role will include:
Provide tailored support and assistance to students with SEND, adapting to their individual needs.
Working with children on a 1:1 or group basis.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and deliver inclusive lessons.
Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
Promote positive behaviour and a safe, supportive learning environment.
Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all children.
Creating opportunities for all children to reach their potential, irrespective of ability.
Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies to support student progress.
Travel to different schools within the trust as directed, ensuring flexibility and adaptability.
What you will need to succeed:
Previous experience working with children with SEND, preferably in a primary school setting.
A strong understanding of SEND practices and strategies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
An understanding of how ICT can be used to support learning.
Flexibility to travel to different schools within the trust as needed (one school per day).
Relevant qualifications or certifications in SEND support (desirable).
Join us in our mission to ignite the spark and reveal the champion for all. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close this position early should suitable candidates be found. Therefore, early application is advised.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Woodland Academy Trust
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- Multi-academy trust
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