SEND Teaching Assistant

About the job

Key information

SEND Teaching Assistant, 27.5 hours per week, term-time only, Midday Supervisor and Dragons’ Den Assistant, 4.5 hours per week, term-time only. 32 hours per week combined.

This is a fixed term contract for one year in the first instance subject to school funding with the post starting in September 2025.

Pay grade dependent on experience

What will I be doing?

We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our dedicated team working specifically to support children with special educational needs in our exciting new SEND Base, The Den, which will be opening in the autumn term.

The successful candidate will be shaping the development of our new provision by working closely with the class teacher, Head Teacher, SENCo, external professionals and parents. They will be responsible for adapting the curriculum for the children in The Den, carrying out interventions, tracking and monitoring progress.

In addition, this role is being combined with a MDSA and Dragons’ Den role with the successful candidate responsible for supervising children during the lunch break, administering First Aid and providing afterschool club provision with other members of the team on two afternoons per week (3:30-4:30pm).

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a NVQ Level 3
• Have experience working as a teaching assistant with primary age children
• Be passionate about inclusion and meeting children’s individual needs
• Be highly motivated, resilient and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for our children
• Be positive, proactive and always solution focused
• Have high expectations of themselves and the children they work with
• Be a team player with a good sense of humour
• Be willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for our pupils
• Be able to use initiative to introduce interesting ways of learning
• Have a commitment to their own professional development

What is in it for me?

In return, we can offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed team who are passionate about their school and determined to see all children succeed
• Keen and enthusiastic children, who want to learn
• A wonderful school environment with extensive grounds to enhance learning
• Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference
• A commitment to you and your professional development

DBS check

DBS disclosure is required.

Supporting documents and information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicant deadline: By noon on Wednesday 25 June 2025.

Interview: To be arranged the following week.

Recruitment packs are available by emailing office@ktcc.uk

Candidates are invited to contact the school and we would encourage you to arrange to visit the school. Please book an appointment via the school office: 01984 634385.

 

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