Teaching Assistant

A primary school in Chichester is seeking a Teaching Assistant with clear and demonstrable SEN experience to support pupils with additional needs and high needs SEN. In this role you will work 1:1 and in small groups with children who require extra support to access learning and develop their skills. You will need to have a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by pupils with conditions such as autism, ADHD, and associated behavioural difficulties. The successful candidate will be someone who has worked effectively with children in an educational or care setting and can show examples of supporting children with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring they can access and engage with learning
• Collaborate with class teachers to implement personalised learning strategies and support plans
• Adapt learning activities to address the specific needs of children with high needs SEN
• Assist in monitoring and recording pupil progress, offering feedback to the teaching team
• Uphold the school’s safeguarding and behavioural policies at all times

Essential Experience/Attributes

• Previous experience working with children that have special educational needs
• Experience working with additional needs including high needs SEN such as autism, ADHD, and challenging behaviour
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one
• A patient, empathetic and nurturing approach
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work within a team
• The ability to be adaptable, remain calm in challenging situations and respond to the needs of the pupils
• Must be able to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies
• Qualifications relating to education, special educational needs, counselling or psychology are not essential but will be looked upon favourably

If you are interested or wish to discuss this role further apply now!

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

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