Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School (IKB) are looking for caring, nurturing and motivating 1:1 teaching assistants for our SEND pupils.
Full time or part time hours available - please see attached recruitment pack for further details.
Job overview
Working 1:1 with a named child. To provide support for learning activities for child on an individual or group basis, under the general direction of the class teacher and Trust SENCo. To support and complement the work of the classroom teacher by supporting class work, the environment and personal care. Delivering programmes of intervention, as recommended by Trust SENCo, class teacher and external agencies. Providing personal, social, welfare, emotional and behavioural support. Facilitating social communications and interaction with peers. Working alongside teaching staff, parents and a range of professionals on a regular basis to implement and review programmes of intervention.
Job requirements
- A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
- Teaching Assistant qualification - desirable
- Experience of working in a school environment supporting SEND pupils.
- Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
- Ability to be empathetic and understanding of how different children develop and learn and the experience to identify and apply appropriate processes to achieve progression
- Ability to demonstrate effective working with individual pupils and small groups under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher
Why join us?
As a Teaching Assistant within Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.
Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.