Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Teaching & Learning (SEND)

The Interim Executive Board of Moorside Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated teaching assistant who is passionate about supporting children with SEND to enable them to reach their fullest potential.

Due to the expansion of our team, we are looking for Level 3 Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting children with SEND/SEMH needs (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities / Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) to join our vibrant team at Moorside Primary.

As a SEND / SEMH Teaching Assistant level 3 you will work with a group of children, providing tailored support and interventions to help children overcome barriers to learning, supporting children to thrive in an educational setting. Experience of working with EYFS/KS1 is essential. The ideal candidate will be skilled in supporting behaviours which challenge, creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

You will be responsible for leading one of our ‘Adaptive Provisions’ which support children with Autism and/or SEMH. You will work closely with our SENDCo, the Child and Families Officer and teaching staff to ensure children in the provision receive the highest specialist care to enable them to reintegrate back into their mainstream classroom. As such experience of working with children with SEND and/or Autism is essential. Knowledge of ‘Core Word’, ‘Attention Autism’ and use of PIVATs to track progress is desirable.

This will be a challenging but highly rewarding role. If you are skilled at building relationships and relating to children who are experiencing their own challenges, then this could be the perfect role for you.

The successful candidate will have:

• A commitment to removing barriers to learning.
• High expectations of pupil’s achievement.
• An ability to inspire and develop teaching and learning.
• Vision, enthusiasm and good team values.
• Experience of supporting children with complex needs.
  
  

We are looking for someone who:

• Is positive, inspirational and self-motivated.
• Has high expectations for all children and is committed to developing their full potential.
• Loves teaching and is committed to life-long learning.
• Is an excellent communicator and has a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents, governors and the community.
• Wants to be part of a professional and hardworking team who are committed to an inclusive ethos.
  

In return, Moorside Primary School can offer:

• Enthusiastic, happy and caring children who are proud of their school and eager to learn.
• A welcoming, orderly and caring school community.
• An attractive and vibrant learning environment.
• A team of enthusiastic, hard-working staff.
• Supportive and dedicated IEB Members.

More information about our wonderful school, can be found on our website www.moorsideprimary.net.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

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Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

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