Teaching Assistant

About the role:

justteachers are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEN provision attached to a welcoming primary school in Harrogate. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential.
The role is available to start immediately and will involve working closely with pupils who have a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, communication and interaction needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
Support pupils with their social, emotional and behavioural development.
Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
Encourage independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to support individual pupil needs.
Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

Pre-requisites:

Experience working with children with special educational needs in a school or similar setting.
A caring, patient and proactive approach.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
Knowledge of autism, ADHD, SEMH or communication needs would be advantageous.
A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.