SEN Teaching Assistant

To provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN). This will involve working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and supporting pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management., Supporting pupils

Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence

Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs

Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate

Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school's behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention

Assist with the development and delivery of individual education and support plans

Assist at lunchtime, with the support of colleagues, to enable SEND pupils to eat lunch in the dining room with their peers.

Teaching and learning

Contribute to delivering activities inside or outside the classroom

Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning

Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning

Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of our Christian School

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals

Share knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision

Communicate effectively with parents and carers under the direction of teachers

Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers

Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Professional development

Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice

Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school

Take part in the school's appraisal procedures

Other areas of responsibility

Safeguarding

Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies

Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

To report any safeguarding concerns to the DSL

What the school offers its staff

We are a Church school and try to uphold the Christian ethos through example rather than preaching! We seek to create a positive, happy atmosphere in which all children and staff can value and take pride in their achievements and in doing so develop their full potential. Our school is located in the beautiful village of Ledston, surrounded by wonderful countryside which enhances our outdoor learning environment and enables us to personalise our curriculum based on children's interests and experiences outside the classroom.

Must be able to build a relationship of trust with a pupil and have an understanding of a trauma informed approach.

Must be willing to train in positive behaviour and handling techniques.