Level 1 Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a committed, caring and adaptable Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join an SEN school in Berkeley on a permanent basis, with an immediate start available.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people and wants to make a positive difference to their learning, wellbeing and personal development.

• Location: Berkeley
• Position: Level 1 Teaching Assistant
• Contract: Permanent
• Start Date: Immediate
• Monday to Friday
• Full-time

As a Level 1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the Class Teacher and wider school team to support pupils with their learning, development and general wellbeing.

You will help create a caring, safe and positive learning environment, ensuring pupils have the best possible opportunity to reach their full potential.

The role will involve supporting pupils with their learning and helping them access a broad and balanced curriculum. You will work under the direction of the Class Teacher and more senior Teaching Assistants to implement learning activities, reinforce concepts and provide additional support where required.

You will also play an important role in supporting pupils' social, emotional, behavioural, cognitive and physical development, encouraging independence and maintaining high expectations of behaviour.

Depending on the needs of the pupils, the role may include supporting with personal care, including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as wider social, welfare and health needs.

You will build positive relationships with pupils, helping them to feel safe, supported and able to enjoy their learning. You will also monitor their wellbeing and communicate relevant information to teachers and other professionals.

• Support the Class Teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom
• Support pupils with their learning and provide further explanation where needed
• Implement learning activities under the guidance of the teacher or a more senior Teaching Assistant
• Help prepare and provide resources for lessons and activities
• Support positive behaviour and concentration levels
• Adapt your approach in response to individual pupil needs and changes in behaviour
• Promote pupils' independence and personal development
• Support pupils' cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural and physical development
• Provide personal care support where required
• Monitor pupils' health and wellbeing and communicate relevant information to colleagues
• Support the monitoring and recording of pupil attainment, progress, behaviour and incidents
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and other professionals
• Support safeguarding and the welfare of pupils in accordance with school policies
• Contribute positively to the wider life and community of the school

• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Education or school settings
• Safeguarding and child protection
• Supporting children or young people with behaviours that challenge
• Working within a multicultural and inclusive environment

No formal qualifications are required for this role, although relevant knowledge and experience of SEN, safeguarding, behaviour support or education would be desirable.

• A genuine commitment to putting the child first and treating every pupil as an individual
• A positive and creative approach to meeting pupils' needs
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Competent ICT skills
• A flexible, adaptable and solution-focused approach
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the role
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

This is a permanent position with an immediate start, offering the opportunity to become a valued member of the school team and make a lasting difference to pupils' education, wellbeing and development.

You will be joining an environment where safeguarding, equality, diversity, professional development and pupil wellbeing are central to the work of every member of staff.

If you are caring, committed and passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential, apply today.

All applications will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with barred list checks. Applicants must also be eligible to work in the UK.

This is a permanent position with an immediate start.