Hassell Primary School – Teaching Assistant SEND Support
Hours: 27.5 hrs per week (term time only contract, temporary until July 21, 2027 or until pupil leaves and no funding available). Salary: £23,450 per annum.
To assist and support the teaching, learning and wellbeing of children with SEND needs, particularly a child who has an Education Health Care Plan. The role is in Key Stage 2, Year 6. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCo, class teachers and the wider team to create a supportive, safe and structured environment for the child.
Responsibilities
- Support inclusion by enabling the child to access learning, socialising and play opportunities.
- Undertake learning activities and adapt them according to the child’s needs.
- Develop positive and nurturing relationships.
- Support with personal care.
- Work under the direction of teaching staff and the SENCo.
- Maintain accurate records of the pupil’s progress against their targets.
- Communicate effectively with parents.
Benefits
- A welcoming and caring school environment with positive relationships.
- Well‑behaved and motivated, happy students who love to learn.
- The support of a committed, dedicated team with a strong passion for quality teaching.
- A strong commitment to your professional development and supportive governors.
Key Requirements
- High motivation and commitment to supporting quality teaching.
- Commitment to inclusion and success for all.
- Promote positive pupil relationships and behaviour in line with school policies.
- Implement and develop individualised behaviour intervention plans collaboratively.
- Monitor and document progress and adaptations.
- Create a safe, supportive and structured environment that encourages the child’s social and emotional development.
- Patience, empathy, calm nature and a genuine passion for helping children overcome challenges.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and support children educationally and with regard to wellbeing and self‑esteem.
- Work with teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate activities.
- Good understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health & safety and SEN.
- Strong sense of fun, enthusiasm and a motivated, engaging team member.
Experience
- Experience supporting learning activities, planning, evaluation and delivery.
- Building positive relationships, promoting high self‑esteem and resilience.
- Promoting high standards of behaviour in a supportive way.
- Supporting children with challenging behaviours.
- Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and intervention strategies.
Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of the ways children learn effectively.
- Ability to support children’s social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Excellent knowledge of safeguarding.
- Commitment to meeting the needs of all children inclusively.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Awareness of effective assessment principles.
- Understanding of statutory requirements concerning equal opportunities, health & safety and SEN.
- Patience, positivity and ability to motivate and inspire pupils.
- Capability to develop good personal relationships within a team.
- Use of the learning environment to enhance achievement.
- Proficiency with ICT.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must provide documentation proving the right to work in the UK.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to an online check. If there is any concern, shortlisted candidates will be asked to comment before or at interview.
Application closing date: Friday 10th July at 12pm.
Interviews: Week commencing 13th July.
Visits to the school are welcome; please call the school office at 01782 694567 to arrange an appointment.
For completed applications, email Kirsty Broome at headteacher@hassell.staffs.sch.uk.
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