What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a teaching assistant who:
• Has a proven ability to support pupils with ASD or SEMH needs effectively through the use of dynamic & engaging techniques.
• Has the ability to work with a team in a responsive and flexible manner, responding to the instruction and advice of the provision lead.
• Can use their initiative to solve problems.
• Can share ideas for the adjustment of learning to enable pupils to access the learning effectively.
• Is able to lead small groups. 1:1 teaching along with preparing lessons and resources as well as completing paperwork to demonstrate learning and impact.
• To build effective trusting relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.
• Is flexible, committed to our school and willing to take a full part in the life of our school community.
What the school offers its staff
We are able to offer the successful candidate
• A dedicated, well-resourced learning space
• A friendly and inclusive team who are supportive of one another and focused on well-being.
• A warm, welcoming environment within a bigger than average Primary School,
• Being part of an experienced and supportive team
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.