This post is to support a child in Year 3 with an Education & Health Care Plan. The child has a medical diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition with sensory needs and communication difficulties.
The appointed adult will be supporting the child with Speech and Language intervention.
They will be guiding all transitions throughout the day including using an individual timetable. The child may also need sensory aids and sensory circuit type activities.
The adult will be assisting the class teacher in delivering an individualised / differentiated curriculum with reasonable adjustments to meet his needs.
The adult will also be responsible for supporting the child's emotional health and well-being.
The successful candidate positions will work closely with teaching and non-teaching staff to support access to the curriculum as well as maintaining close communications with home and outside agencies. There is an expectation that although the post is to support a named child, the successful candidate will also contribute to teaching and learning within the class as a whole.
Applicants should hold an appropriate qualification in learning support and ideally have had experience in working with children with additional needs. They should be literate and numerate to GCSE or equivalent level.
As this post is specifically to support a child with an Education Healthcare Plan, the position will only be available while the child is on the school roll. Should the child be moved to another setting, the contract would be terminated.
What the school offers its staff
We are a small and friendly school with a tight-knit team of committed staff. The successful applicant will be able to work as part of a happy and hard-working team and communicate effectively with children and colleagues alike. We are a Church school and it is important that the successful applicant understands and can promote the Christian values which underpin the ethos of our family-orientated school.
The school is committed to the development of all its staff and there is an expectation that support staff will engage in training days and courses as appropriate to their role. Teaching assistants have a role to play in promoting the well-being of our children and we provide training in first aid and safeguarding. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.