Teaching Assistant - SEND

Salary: FTE £26,409 - £32,654, actual £19,836 -£24,560 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type: Initially 1 year FTC with the possibility of being extended or made permanent
Start date: September or as soon after

An Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' school, this is a rare opportunity to work for Percy Shurmer Academy as a SEND teaching assistant.

Your new school
Percy Shurmer Academy is a large two-form entry primary academy who currently have 450 pupils aged from 3 to 11 which also include 39 children in the Nursery and 22 deaf pupils in our Deaf Learning Base (DLB). The school is led by an ambitious and dedicated Principal, Miss Duffy, she has established a strong and personable team and in 2023 were graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted who recognised ''parents are overwhelmingly positive about the quality of education their children receive.'' We are now looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant to provide 1:1 support to SEND children, creating a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where all pupils feel valued.

Your new role
The school is committed to ensuring that all children achieve their very best academically but also have access to wide-ranging opportunities that encourage aspiration. We have camping trips, visits to the seaside, curriculum days, outdoor learning and much more. We are looking for a teaching assistant to provide tailored 1:1 support or small group work with pupils with EHCPs or additional needs within the classroom and during unstructured times. You will deliver structured small group interventions focused on communication, literacy, numeracy, or social skills. Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement individual learning plans and adapt resources. You will use strategies and tools (e.g. visual timetables, communication aids) to support engagement and independence and record observations and contribute to review meetings and target setting.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience in supporting children with SEND in an educational setting. A good understanding of a range of needs, including Deafness, ASD, speech and language difficulties, social communication needs, or SEMH. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a calm, patient, and nurturing approach.

Interviews will be held on Monday 14th July but we will be reviewing applications as we receive them. Please apply or make contact ASAP.

Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

If you would like a confidential discussion/ tour of the school please contact us.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.