Andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Ryhope Infant School Academy
Shaftesbury Ave, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 ORT
Tel: 0191 917 1910
Email: info@ryhopeinfantschool.org.uk
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Role:andnbsp; andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; SEND Teaching Assistant - Level 3
Contract Type: andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; TEMPORARY (3rd March 2025 andndash; 23rd July 2025)
Working Pattern:andnbsp;andnbsp; Full Time andndash; 5 Days per week (37 hours) andndash; Term Time Only (38 Weeks)
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Advert Start Date:andnbsp; Wednesday 22nd January 2025andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;
Required from: andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Monday 3rd March 2025
Salary: andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; NJC Point 3 andpound;24,027 (Pro-rata andpound;20,575)
This position is advertised with a view to extending the contract to meet SEND pupil needs.
Ryhope Infant School Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and appropriately qualified Teaching Assistant who can motivate and engage children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties, Specific Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties.
Applications are invited from experienced Teaching Assistants, who are prepared to make a positive contribution to the life and ethos of our inclusive school. The successful candidate will work flexibly between year groups as required, supporting children with their daily activities.
The successful candidate will:
Have a full and relevant (DfE validated) qualification for Early Years (Level 3)
Have experience in working within an Early Years setting
Be passionate about working with young children and their learning.
Be able to work independently on either a 1-1 or small group basis
Have an ability to relate well to staff, parents and children.
Demonstrate a good understanding of child development, the importance of nurturing and the impact it has on the outcomes for children
Be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations for all children
Be proficient in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning including child-initiated learning.
Be an effective communicator and be able to work collaboratively with colleagues
Be flexible and resourceful whilst always putting the needs of the child first
Have a commitment to their own professional development.
Be prepared to be involved in the wider life of the school.
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Ryhope Infant School Academy is a caring, supportive community where we aim to provide outstanding education in a nurturing environment.
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Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mandy Henderson, School Business Manager to arrange a visit via email to: recruitment@ryhopeinfantschool.org.uk
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Completed application forms should be returned to Mandy Henderson via email to recruitment@ryhopeinfantschool.org.uk. CV applications will not be accepted.andnbsp;
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Closing date for applications: Friday 7th February 2025 @ 12 noon
Shortlisting: Week commencing 10th February 2025
Interviews: To be scheduled week commencing 17th February 2025
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Ryhope Infant School Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to be fully committed to our safeguarding policies and procedures, in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
Pre-employment checks and references will be sought and the successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.andnbsp;
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