SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, hardworking and caring team member to join our school team to support children in this unique role. 

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is an inclusive, diverse and over-subscribed school, serving the community of Eastfield and the St Peter and All Souls Parish.  We are proud members of St John the Baptist Catholic Multi-academy Trust.

Christian values are at the core of our school and community however we welcome applicants from any or no faith background. We have very strong links with our local communities and Parish and regularly hold masses and worship in school with a commitment to developing our children spiritually as well as academically and socially. 

As a school, we are committed to the professional development of all staff through professional learning cycles. We are committed to ensuring that practical approaches to workload are put in place to support all staff and this commitment is realised through a Trust-level and school-level wellbeing charter.

Working hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30 (until 16:30 one day per week for professional development), term time only. There may be times when attendance is required for training and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning:

• Plan, prepare, deliver and oversee interventions (in relation to SALT, reading, writing and maths) to individual pupils or groups in liaison with the school SEND Lead.

• Use  evidence-informed strategies and interventions to support pupils in achieving learning goals.

• Assess, record, and report on pupils' progress.

• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model.

• Supervise and provide support for pupils with additional needs.

Provision Support:

• Organise and manage learning resources.

• Liaise with parents and external professionals when necessary.

• Work closely with teaching staff and contribute to planning.

  Work with teaching assistants to ensure the effective delivery of interventions across the school.

• Work with the SEND Lead to analyse data and ascertain next steps for individual and groups of pupils.

Administrative Support:

• Maintain records of pupil progress and contribute to reports.

• Provide feedback to teachers and attend staff meetings as required.

  Run workshops and interventions for parents to support our holistic approach.

  
  

  Requirements:

  • Thorough and strong understanding of working with children with additional needs.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with a range of professionals.
  • Knowledge and understanding of SALT, early reading, early writing and early maths.
  • Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based interventions and how these can be used to support disadvantaged children.

  St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, online checks and provide references. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School reserves the right to interview candidates before the closing date.