Teaching Assistant - SEND
The Royal Ballet School
Westminster
- £10,470.60 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- £10,470.60 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01 September 2025
- Apply by:
- 17 August 2025
Job overview
- Provide tailored support to a named student with SEN in academic and artistic lessons and during unstructured times, in accordance with their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or individual support plan
- Encourage and support the student to participate in learning activities, promoting independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion
- Assist in implementing behaviour strategies, communication aids, or sensory adjustments as required
- Monitor and record the student’s progress against agreed targets and outcomes
- Provide emotional support and reassurance as needed, supporting wellbeing and mental health.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff to adapt learning materials and delivery methods to suit the student’s needs
- Provide feedback to the teacher on student progress and areas of concern
- Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), EHCPs, or other learning strategies.
- Support the student in accessing a broad and balanced curriculum, including differentiated tasks and resources and including the artistic curriculum/programme
- Facilitate the use of specialist equipment or software as directed by the SENDCo or therapists.
- Supervise the student during off-site visits or extra-curricular activities if required.
- Work in line with school policies including safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Participate in relevant training and CPD as directed
- Contribute to reviews and meetings concerning the student’s progress, such as Annual Reviews or PEP meetings.
- Experience of working with students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or other specific needs
- Experience of working with children/young people in an educational setting
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and handle sensitive issues confidentially.
- Knowledge of EHCP’s and the SEND Code of Practice
- Experience In a secondary education setting
- First Aid Training
- Understanding of trauma-informed approaches or restorative practice.
- To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policies
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with
- To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner
- To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.
About The Royal Ballet School
.jpg%3Fprofile%3Dh-320&w=1080&q=75)
- The Royal Ballet School
- 46 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London
- WC2E 9DA
- United Kingdom
The Royal Ballet School is one of the world’s most celebrated centres for classical ballet training. It is the leading classical ballet school in the UK and an international institution, attracting dancers with exceptional potential from the UK and worldwide.
The School fosters academic and artistic excellence, holistically nurturing its extraordinary students and ensuring they are equipped to flourish within and beyond the world of classical ballet. Graduates go on to professional careers with The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, and other leading UK and international companies.
The School sets the standard for the future of classical ballet training with its extensive teacher training programmes. Its unique expertise empowers all teachers to deliver exceptional training, whether in the vocational or recreational sector. The School also works to raise awareness of the benefits of dance and create opportunities for people worldwide to experience and engage with classical ballet, with dedicated in-person and online programmes for dance students, primary school children and the general public.
Admission to the School is based purely on talent and potential, regardless of academic ability or personal circumstances. Around 90% of students rely on financial support to attend the School.
Our full-time students are based at White Lodge in Richmond Park and Upper School in Covent Garden. There are two additional boarding houses for Upper School students in Pimlico and Covent Garden. We also have offices on Bedford Street in Covent Garden. The School also operates in locations worldwide, including different Associate centres and venues for Primary Steps and Intensive Courses.
As a boarding school, a performing arts organisation and a charity, our team is varied. Our staff have specialist skills in dance, academics, pastoral care, healthcare, outreach, marketing, fundraising, and operations - to name a few. Across our sites, there are a total of 280 employees. Wherever they work, our team respect each other, knowing everyone has a unique part to play in our organisation’s mission. Our workspaces are friendly, welcoming and inclusive. Our employees share a passion for the arts in society and for supporting individuals to reach their full potential.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.