Teaching Assistant

• Work with a child on a 1:1 basis and support small group activities
• Encourage positive interactions, independence and engagement
• Assist with welfare, first aid and personal care needs where applicable
• Provide calm, consistent strategies for behaviour and emotional support
• Modify resources or create simple learning materials when needed
• Prepare learning spaces and tidy resources after activities
• Help monitor pupil progress and share observations with the teacher
• Provide classroom support for behaviour management
• Assist with general admin tasks such as photocopying and organising resources
• Follow policies relating to safeguarding, confidentiality and health & safety
• Promote inclusion and ensure pupils have equal access to learning
• Attend relevant meetings, training sessions and CPD opportunities
• Support supervision at break, lunch and during trips or school events

• A warm, patient and encouraging individual
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused mindset
• Flexibility and resilience when supporting children with diverse needs
• Experience working with SEND pupils is useful but not essential
• Confidence in supporting emotional regulation and personal care if required
• Ability to follow structured plans and adapt tasks creatively

Experience working with SEND pupils