What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a person who is enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to the ethos of Kennall Vale School. The role is primarily to support the delivery of provision as set out in children's Individual Education Plans and Educational Health Care plans.
Experience of working within Primary education is essential and recent knowledge and skills in areas of SEND such as Speech and Language and Cognition and Learning is desirable.
Developing a positive and nurturing relationship with all children is key, so the successful candidate will be warm, child-centred and know how to get the best out of the young people they are working with.
What the school offers its staff
At Kennall Vale, our intent is to create a truly collaborative learning environment where students, staff, and parents work together to unlock the full potential of every child. Through our Collaborative Curriculum, we aim to equip students with the skills and values they need for success beyond school - focusing on creativity, critical thinking, effective communication, and adaptability. We have been working with the Arts Council, Exeter University, and Penryn College to engage in this exciting 'Creativity Collaboratives' programme - enhancing our students' educational journey, fostering a sense of curiosity and community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.