Are you passionate about supporting learners with special educational needs? Parkview Academy is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team.
You will work with primary, secondary, or Post-16 learners, supporting them individually and in small groups. You'll help students build good attendance, positive relationships, routines, trust, and respect, while contributing to their learning and personal development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities in and out of lessons.
- Encourage independent learning, study skills, motivation, and confidence.
- Assist teachers in delivering lessons, preparing resources, and supervising practical tasks.
- Support pupils with physical needs and help them record work appropriately.
- Monitor pupil progress, provide feedback, and maintain records including IEPs, PHPs, and risk assessments.
- Promote inclusion, positive behaviour, and a safe, supportive learning environment.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children with SEN, complex needs, or challenging behaviour.
- Understanding of SEND and statutory guidance.
- Level 2 qualifications in English/literacy and maths/numeracy (or equivalent).
- Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
- Ability to establish relationships quickly with young people and families with complex needs.
- This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Us?
Parkview Academy, part of ALP Schools, provides a supportive, inclusive environment for learners with special educational needs. Our ethos focuses on Attendance, Routine, Respect, Relationships, Trust, and Teaching (ARRRT).
If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you.
Information about the federation
Empowering Success Through Holistic and Individualised Learning. ALP Schools are a chain of Independent Special Needs Schools.
Each of our schools is Ofsted registered and caters for young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs.
Our unique selling point is that we offer small classes or one to one learning where the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the individual. We also recognise the importance of building routines, relationships, respect and trust in order to achieve successful teaching and learning.
Pay: £23,300.00-£27,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
