Boughton Leigh Junior School is seeking to recruit a passionate, resilient and empathetic teaching assistant to work 1:1 with a child who has diverse needs linked to their Special Educational Needs. We are looking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for 15 hours per week. This could extend to 30 hours per week for the right candidate. The role will be attached to a child/children with an EHC. If the pupil was to leave the school, the role will cease. It is our intention that this role will be to support a child with SEMH needs, so the successful candidate needs to have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and be able to use their initiative to adapt to the needs of the child. You need to have an empathetic nurturing approach, in line with our ethos and expectations. Recent experience of working with children with additional needs would be an advantage (please include details in your application). The successful candidate will: • need to be creative, understand how children learn and be able to form excellent relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. • have experience of working with pupils with significant needs • predominantly work in a 1-1 capacity, but you must also be prepared to work within a whole class setting. • work with small group work with children who have additional needs (SEND) in addition to undertaking other duties which support the education and well-being of all pupils. • be expected to maintain the high standards established in our school and use strategies in liaison with the teacher to support pupils to achieve their full potential in their learning. • also be expected to prepare, maintain and use any equipment/resources required in order to deliver the planned relevant leaning activity. • have strong organisational and interpersonal skills. • have energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude. • be passionate about working with children who have SEN You will join a supportive team and have the chance to grow professionally in a rewarding environment. We encourage you to come and visit us and talk to staff. Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our school. Please contact the school office on admin2590welearn365.com or phone 01788 577914 to arrange an appointment for a visit. Completed application forms should be returned to: Email: admin2590we-learn.com FAO Mrs Nicky Brown