SRP Teaching Assistant

Job Information We are looking to appoint an SRP Teaching Assistant for 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per yearto work within our Specialist Resource Provision at Fairford Academy Barnehurst, supporting pupils with learning, engagement, communication, social interaction and emotional regulation. Working pattern: Monday 8.30am - 5.15pm, Tuesday - Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm. About Our Trust Fairford Academy Barnehurst is a two-form entry primary school within Illuminate Minds Trust, a small thriving multi-academy trust of two schools. The school is located on the borders of Barnehurst and Erith with excellent transport links. Pelham Primary School is a two-form entry primary school within Illuminate Minds Trust. The school is located in the centre of Bexleyheath with excellent transport links. Partnership working between the schools is an important part of our Trust approach. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committedSRP Teaching Assistantto join the Specialist Resource Provision at Fairford Academy Barnehurst. The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive specialist team to help pupils with SEND access learning, develop their independence and make progress. The role will involve working with individual pupils and small groups and supporting pupils with their communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and engagement with learning. We are looking for someone who is patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils. You will work closely with teachers and other members of the SRP team to implement individual support plans, EHCP outcomes and agreed behaviour and regulation strategies. Some pupils may experience periods of distress or dysregulation. The role may therefore involve the use of approved positive-handling and physical-intervention approaches where necessary to prevent harm. Team Teach or equivalent training is desirable; however, appropriate training will be provided where required.Any physical intervention must only be undertaken by appropriately trained and authorised staff and in accordance with Trust procedures and individual pupil plans. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with SEND and wants to make a positive difference to pupils' learning, wellbeing and development.