Teaching Assistant - 1:1 SEN Support

Location: South Liverpool
Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2024

About Us:

We are a dedicated and inclusive primary school located in South Liverpool, committed to providing a supportive and stimulating learning environment for all our pupils. Our school values diversity and strives to offer individualised support to ensure every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Role:

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team full-time, starting in September. The successful candidate will work closely with a specific pupil, promoting their learning and personal development to help them make the most of their educational opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Individualised Support: Motivate and encourage the pupil, providing individual attention, reassurance, and help with learning tasks as needed.
• Targeted Assistance: Assist in areas such as speech and language, social communication, and interaction.
• Positive Reinforcement: Use praise, commentary, and assistance to keep the pupil focused and on task.
• Collaboration: Liaise with the class teacher, SENCO, and other professionals to plan and deliver tailored support.
• Behaviour Management: Implement agreed behaviour management strategies consistently and effectively.
• Resource Creation: Help create appropriate resources to support the pupil's learning.
• Relationship Building: Establish supportive relationships with the pupil, their parents, and outside agencies.
• Inclusion Promotion: Encourage the pupil's interaction with peers in a positive and acceptable manner.
• Activity Adaptation: Modify or adapt learning activities as needed to achieve intended outcomes.
• Social Skill Development: Support the pupil in developing social skills both inside and outside the classroom.
• ICT Support: Assist with the use of ICT in learning activities and specific programs.
• Feedback: Provide regular feedback on the pupil's learning and behaviour to the teacher, SENCO, parents, and outside agencies.
• Observation: Carry out and report on systematic observations of the pupil to inform teaching judgements.
• Group Dynamics: Support the pupil in group situations to promote group effectiveness.
• Policy Adherence: Apply school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, and Equal Opportunities.
• Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality regarding home/pupil/teacher/school information.
• Progress Reviews: Contribute to reviews of the pupil's progress.
• Training Participation: Engage in training activities to enhance skills in working with children with specific learning difficulties.
• Routine Support: Assist with daily routines, including lunch supervision.
• Educational Visits: Accompany the pupil and teacher on educational visits.
• After School Support: Provide individual support during after-school clubs as needed.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, particularly in supporting children with SEN.
• Strong understanding of strategies to support pupils with speech and language needs and social communication challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and ensuring every pupil reaches their full potential.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the needs of the pupil and the school.
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to undertake a new one.

Desirable:

• Training in specific SEN support techniques.
• Experience with positive handling techniques.
• Familiarity with the use of ICT to support learning.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and inclusive school community.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• A commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance.
• A welcoming and collaborative working environment.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and excited to join our dedicated team, we would love to hear from you. If you would like more information, please contact Bethany Coleman on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).