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Location: The Wellington Academy, Noremarsh Junior School, Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Kingsbury Green Academy, Wellington Eagles Primary Academy, Swindon. Contract: Part-time, hours per week Salary: Pro rata if part-time Reports to: SENCo / Class Teacher About the role We are looking for a caring, patient and resilient Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) to join our team in Swindon. You will work alongside teachers and the SENCo to help pupils access the curriculum, build independence and make real progress, whatever their starting point. This is a rewarding role for someone who believes every child can succeed and who is confident adapting their approach to meet individual needs. Main responsibilities Supporting pupils with SEN • Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with a range of needs, which may include autism (ASD), ADHD, dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and physical or sensory impairments., • Help deliver programmes set out in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), SEN Support plans and individual targets., • Adapt tasks and resources so pupils can access learning at the right level., • Use strategies such as visual timetables, now/next boards, structured routines, Makaton or PECS where appropriate., • Support pupils to develop independence, confidence, self-regulation and social skills., • Respond calmly and consistently to challenging behaviour, following the school's behaviour and de-escalation policies. Supporting teaching and learning • Work with the class teacher to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities., • Run targeted interventions (for example phonics, reading, maths or language groups) and record progress., • Support the whole class when needed, including supervising learning in the teacher's absence for short periods as directed., • Encourage positive attitudes to learning and help pupils stay focused and engaged. Pastoral and personal care • Support pupils' wellbeing, including during break and lunchtimes, transitions and school trips., • Provide personal care, medical or mobility support to pupils where required, in line with training and care plans., • Help create a safe, calm and inclusive classroom environment. Communication and teamwork • Share observations and feedback on pupil progress with teachers, the SENCo and other staff., • Build positive relationships with parents and carers., • Work with external professionals such as speech and language therapists, educational psychologists and occupational therapists, and carry out recommended strategies., • Attend meetings, training and annual reviews as required. Safeguarding and professional conduct • Follow the school's safeguarding and child protection procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, and report concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead., • Maintain confidentiality and uphold the school's policies, including health and safety and equality and diversity., • Take part in appraisal and ongoing professional development. Person specification Essential • Experience of working with children or young people with SEN in a school or similar setting., • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade 4/C or above., • Good understanding of different types of SEN and how to support them., • Patience, empathy and the ability to stay calm under pressure., • Strong communication skills with pupils, colleagues and parents or carers., • Ability to work as part of a team and to use your own initiative., • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Desirable • Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent, such as a Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning certificate)., • Training in areas such as autism awareness, Makaton, Team Teach (or similar positive handling), ELSA, Precision Teaching or first aid., • Experience of delivering structured interventions and recording progress., • Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs., • Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice., • Experience in a primary / secondary / special school setting. Safer recruitment We committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and appointment is subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work checks, and pre-employment health and online checks in line with KCSIE. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. ##