Teaching AssistantSEND

SEND Learning Support Assistant

Weare Academy First School · Axbridge · Somerset

Job description

Relevant LSA qualifications and/or experience working within primary school classrooms
A commitment to ongoing training and professional development
Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Reliability, flexibility and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Willingness and ability to support pupils with personal care where required (training can be provided)
Ability to adapt and personalise resources for individual pupils and small groups
Ability to follow guidance from the SENCO and other professionals, including speech and language therapists and educational psychologists
A calm, patient and understanding approach, with positive relationships at its heart
Initiative, enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards supporting children with SEND

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About this school

Weare Academy First School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–9

Good

Pupils: 151
Avg teacher salary: £42,876
Pupil:teacher ratio: 32.1:1
Academy trust: WESSEX LEARNING TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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