What skills and experience we're looking for
We wish to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant to work primarily with a pupil who joined us in September 2024. The assistant may also be required to support other children from different classes, if the named pupil is absent or while named pupils are able to learn independently.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is kind and fun who is able to work with children without prejudice.
• Is confident in working 1-1, in small groups with their named pupils and with the wider class when the named pupils are learning independently.
• Has the ability to work closely with other staff working with the named pupils, the SENDCo and Class Teachers to devise appropriate individual programmes of work and behaviour management strategies.
• Is motivated and flexible in their approach to supporting teaching and learning and is able to adapt to a variety of different needs.
• Is able to support children’s self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development.
• Has a positive presence in the classroom with both the children and parents and has excellent communication skills.
• Has good social skills and is a good communicator.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
• A friendly, collaborative environment where all professionals work as a team.
• Professional development in working with children.
• Possible overtime to cover staff absence, trips and professional cover.
• A highly supportive staff team.
• A thriving school that works to do its very best for its staff and pupils
• Membership of the local government pension scheme.
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.