Teaching Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a Tutor / Teaching Assistant to join an independent specialist day school delivering tailored learning support for children and young people with additional needs. As a Tutor / Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting pupils through structured 1:1 and small group teaching within a specialist classroom setting. This role offers a salary of £24,300 and benefits. You will be on 6-month probation, training will be provided across all areas of the role, including autism and (ABA) approaches. You will be responsible for ? Delivering individualised learning sessions tailored to pupils' needs ? Supporting structured teaching programmes and recording pupil progress ? Assisting with classroom-based and outdoor learning activities ? Providing personal care where required in line with pupil needs ? Supporting behaviour-based learning strategies within a team approach ? Supervising pupils during break and lunch periods on a rota basis ? Contributing to learning resources and classroom organisation ? Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns appropriately ? Working closely with colleagues to support communication between home and school ? Attending training, meetings and contributing to team development ? Supporting pupils' physical, emotional and educational development through planned activities What we are looking for ? Previously worked as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant, Tutor, SEND Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Worker, or in a similar role. ? Experience working with children, young people or transferable care/education experience ? Understanding or interest in child development and special educational needs ? Strong communication skills with pupils, colleagues and families ? Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children ? Basic IT skills for recordi