Teaching Assistant - Primary

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, experienced Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and supportive team at Loughborough Primary School. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working closely with children who have complex SEND needs, including but not limited to autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, and speech and language disorders. You will play a pivotal role in helping to create a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment in our in-house SEND nurture base. You will be working alongside a lead HLTA (Higher Learning teaching assistant) with close guidance from the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator).

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Criteria:

Extensive experience supporting children with complex SEND needs in a primary school or similar setting.
A sound understanding of a wide range of SEND conditions and evidence-based strategies to support them.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to remain calm, patient and flexible in challenging situations.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What the school offers its staff

Competitive Salaries
Pension Scheme
Competitive holiday entitlement
Opportunities for flexible working
Access to high quality CPD including National Professional Qualification
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Season Ticket Loans

Further details about the role

How to apply

To apply or to express your interest in this position, please contact us at recruitment@tcset.org.uk to request an application form.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

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We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

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The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.