Teaching Assistant 2 Posts available

Brixington Primary Academy are looking for 2 enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individuals to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.

The ideal candidate will:

1.   Build a strong, trusting relationship with a pupil who requires consistent, nurturing and emotionally attuned adult support to engage successfully in school. 
2. Support emotional regulation throughout the school day, using co-regulation strategies, sensory approaches and calm, predictable routines.
3. Use visual supports, clear communication and structured transitions to help the pupil understand expectations and access learning.
4. Adapt learning activities to the pupil's interests, engagement levels and preferred multi-sensory learning styles, working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo. 
5. Facilitate positive social interaction with peers, modelling communication skills, turn-taking and cooperative play. 
6. Provide regular sensory and movement breaks, maintaining a safe environment and responding flexibly to changing emotional and sensory needs

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.