Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Vacancy Summary

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Pay Grade: Band 5, SCP4-6

Salary: 18,437 - 19,026 (Full time equivalent £24,404pa - £25,183pa) 

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks

Hours per Week: 32.50 

Start Date: ASAP

Vacancy Information

Are you a dedicated and experienced educator passionate about making a difference in the lives of Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Co-op Academy Delius is a high achieving, friendly academy for pupils from 2-11 years with a range of complex educational and medical needs, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team, where you'll play a pivotal role in our SEN educational provision.

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant within our Enhanced Pathway Provision, you will deliver bespoke, specialist education tailored to meet the evolving needs of SEN pupils, including those with complex requirements.  You will develop and implement personalised learning to support each pupil’s unique needs and abilities. Use innovative teaching methods and resources to engage and inspire young learners. Collaborate with external agencies and our wider inclusion team to ensure holistic support for pupil’s development. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence and growth.

The highly skilled and dedicated staff at Co-op Academy Delius are passionate about supporting our pupils, and each other and we recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals as well as enhancing our links in our local community and beyond.

In your role as Special Needs Teaching Assistant you'll:

• Complement and proactively support the teacher in delivering effective teaching, learning, assessment and recording;
• Complement and proactively support the delivery of care, support programmes, interventions and therapies (including feeding, personal hygiene, mental health, physical health and behavioural);
• Support the class teacher in the planning and delivery of an appropriately differentiated and suitably challenging creative curriculum for all pupils whilst meeting statutory requirements;
• Work within school policies, procedures and code of conduct under the direction and guidance of senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision (and delegation).

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity and apply, please follow the link below: Vacancy Detail -SCH-C-oAT-0182 - SAMpeople Recruit

Closing Date: 8am, Monday 27th January 2025

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.