Teaching Assistant (SEND)

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, recognising their individual strengths and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children and responds to their needs with patience, empathy and consistency.
• Has an understanding of how children with SEND learn and is committed to developing their specialist knowledge and skills.
• Holds high expectations for every child, celebrates small steps of progress and supports increasing independence.
• Works closely with teachers and the SENCO to adapt activities, prepare appropriate resources and deliver individual and small-group support.
• Supports children’s communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Contributes observations about children’s progress to help staff review and refine their support.
• Brings initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm, working collaboratively and learning from others.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.