Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageEarly yearsWorking patternFull time: 32.5 hours per weekContract typeFixed term - Ends when child leaves the AcademyFull-time equivalent salary£22,737What skills and experience we're looking forA qualified, caring, committed Teaching Assistant is requiredto work as part of a team with pupils with Education Health Care Plans.The ideal candidate will:Enjoy working withchildren and want to make a difference.Be keen to learn andwelcome continued professional development.Be organised and able toadapt planning, through daily assessment, to meet individual needs.Have relevant school-basedexperience, particularly working with children with additional needs.Theperson appointed will:Work under the directionof the class teacher and Academy SENCO.Support the children ona personalised plan within a mainstream infant class.Deliver specificinterventions as directed in an EHCP.Adapt planning andcreate resources to meet the children's individual needs.Communicate positivelyand regularly with parents.Attend meetings withparents and professionals, where relevant, and support the children in reachingthe targets set out on the children's Education, Health and Care Plan and SENSupport Plan.Deliver interventionsupport for individuals or small groups of children.Thefollowing will be an advantage:Working knowledge of theEYFS and Key Stage 1 Curriculum.Understanding of childdevelopment.Experience of workingwith children with Special Educational Needs.A Level 3 qualification(or equivalent) is desirable.To apply, please go to www.hillcrestearlyyearsacademy.co.ukto download an application form along with JobDescription. Alternatively, please email enquiries@hillcrest.lincs.sch.ukWhat the school offers its staffIn return we can offer you:An ambitious, successful welcoming and vibrantplace to work with great staff and children who deserve the very best;A place to work whereby Wellbeing is a keypriorityA supportive and nurturing environmentAn excellent Employee Assistance SchemeContinuing opportunities for CPDCommitment to safeguardingOur 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 disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.