Level 3 Teaching Assistant with SEND Experience

The successful candidate will have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and/or physical disabilities. They will be committed to inclusion and passionate about helping every child overcome barriers to learning and achieve success.

Lindens Academy is a mainstream setting with an Additional Resource Provision for supporting pupils with complex medical needs and physical disabilities. It is a welcoming and inclusive academy, serving children aged 3 to 11 in Streetly, part of the Walsall community. We are extremely proud to be part of the Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust, working collaboratively to inspire and support every child’s learning journey.

The successful candidates will:

Have a proven track record of working successfully across the primary age range.

Be a team player with good interpersonal skills who takes the initiative when necessary.

Be committed to high standards of behaviour and achievement.

Have very good literacy, numeracy and communication skills.

Be willing to undertake training as required.

Minimum Level 3 qualification which is a Department for Education (DfE) recognised Early Years qualification, or equivalent qualification or relevant experience that meets the approved Early Years requirements in England.