Specialist Teaching Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for pupils with additional or complex needs, applying knowledge in areas such as EAL, behaviour, and SEN.
• Plan, resource, deliver, and monitor progress for individual pupil programmes within the classroom or through separate strategies.
• Work closely with teachers to adapt learning and implement individual learning plans, including sensory diets.
• Prepare bespoke resources and sensory-based approaches to meet specific pupil requirements.

Requirements

• GCSEs or equivalent.
• Proven experience supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant.
• A positive, enthusiastic, and motivated approach to supporting young learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working specifically with SEND pupils to provide high-quality skills and knowledge.
• Ability to lead with kindness and integrity as a role model for students.

About the Company

William Harding School is a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive four-form entry primary school in Aylesbury. We pride ourselves on maintaining a small school feel and offer a supportive community with a strong staff wellbeing network. Our school features two specialist Additional Resource Provisions (ARPs): one for pupils with Physical Disabilities and one for pupils with Speech and Language Needs. We live by our motto: Aim high… Work hard… Be kind…