Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

About this Role

We are looking for an inspiring Teaching Assistant who can work with students and with teaching staff to create a nurturing environment within which everyone can reach their full potential. The role will be to support 2 new EHCP pupils.

In this role you will provide learning and care support for learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You will work under the instruction/guidance of senior/teaching colleagues to support the delivery of quality learning, teaching and assessment to help raise standards of attainment for all learners. You will support learners with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

Join us and you will be part of a fantastic team. You will have a real passion for supporting students, including those with particular needs, as well as a desire to develop a pro-active and supportive culture within the team.

For a full description of the role and person specification, please see the accompanying documents.

About the School

Yarnfield Primary School is a warm and friendly academy where everyone is valued. The school is part of the Summit Learning Trust which comprises of five primary schools, three secondary schools and a sixth form. When becoming a leader in our Summit family, we can promise an investment in you and your future, an attractive benefits package and excellent professional development from our Professional Learning Institute. We are an inclusive trust with high expectations for learners and colleagues and are fully committed to providing the very best educational outcomes and experiences for all our children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• To build and maintain positive and constructive working relationships with learners, families, multi-agencies, professionals and colleagues, to maximise learners’ development and maintain the overall ethos and vision of the Academy/Trust.
• To adopt relevant strategies to increase the achievement of learners in our enhanced provision who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• To support with the monitoring, recording and reporting of learner progress to support with the attainment of all learners.
• To support learners within the learning environment, including those with special educational needs, to promote independence, inclusion, acceptance and equality of access to learning opportunities for all learners.
• To support in the delivery of learning, ensuring that high levels of behaviour and engagement are upheld.
• Take part in professional development and the performance management process.

About You

• You will have a level 3 TA qualification as well as GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/5 or above/equivalent
• First-aid qualification, or willingness to complete it
• Experience working in an educational setting
• Experience working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• Experience of planning and delivering learning activities.
• A strong understanding and knowledge of safeguarding principles.

We are happy to explore flexible working, subject to the operational requirements of the role.

 We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.  Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact hr.enquiries@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.