Teaching Assistant

Job description

About

About this Role

Include West Bars is looking for a caring, patient Teaching Assistant to join our team. You'll give tailored support to pupils with SEND, through one-to-one work, small group interventions and in-class support. You'll work within our therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to help every pupil overcome barriers to learning and feel safe, understood and supported to succeed.

SEND experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and ongoing support are provided, including in trauma-informed practice and our relational approach to supporting behaviour.

What you'll be doing

Providing one-to-one and small group support to reinforce learning and promote progress

Adapting support so every pupil can access the curriculum

Supporting pupils' wellbeing, independence, resilience and self-confidence

Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and their families

Working closely with teachers, the SENCo, the wider SEND team and external professionals

What we're looking for

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) and a relevant childcare or classroom support qualification

Experience of working with children and an understanding of SEND

A patient, calm and consistent approach, with the ability to set clear boundaries

A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Why work for us

Small class groups, so you can really get to know your pupils and give them the attention they need

A flexible approach to learning and behaviour support, built around what actually works for each child

Full training and ongoing support in trauma-informed practice; SEND experience isn't essential

Ongoing CPD and a clear route to develop your career in SEND education

A warm, collaborative staff team genuinely invested in your development

Safeguarding

Include Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, prohibition checks, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment vetting in line with statutory guidance.

Location: 23 West Bars, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S401AB