Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children with additional needs and/or EAL.
• Evaluating the progress of children at SEN, SEN K, and ECHP against targets.
• Implementing and evaluating intervention programmes with SEN/EAL groups/individuals.
• Full working knowledge of the Code of Practice for SEN.
• Supporting EAL children within the classroom.
• Awareness of school policies relating to Special Educational Needs, Child Protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, confidentiality, and data protection.

Skills and Expertise

• At least 2 years’ practical experience supporting children with additional needs and/or EAL.
• Proven impact on children’s progress.
• Good understanding of child development and learning processes.
• Working knowledge of supporting EAL children within the classroom.
• Knowledge of school policies relating to Special Educational Needs.
• Awareness of policies relating to health and safety, equal opportunities, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Understanding of data and assessment of pupils (Desirable).
• Evidence of impact on pupils’ attainment and progress (Desirable).
• Experience supporting/developing other staff members (Desirable).

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Highly supportive team in a welcoming environment.
• Well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
• Strong emphasis on staff wellbeing.
• Opportunities for professional development (e.g., teaching assistant leadership or teaching roles).