What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work across our school (Infants and Juniors) with a range of SEN pupils as a team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant to develop their experience with Special Educational Needs. The role will involve working with pupils with Special Needs and Challenging behaviours who require extra learning support on a 1:1 or small group basis.
The SEN Teaching Assistant will have the opportunity to work closely with children who have ASD as well as some other special needs.
The successful candidate for our school will be confident and passionate about working with students who need extra Learning Support. They will have a can-do attitude and willingness to help in other areas of the classroom, and the ability to work well under pressure. Although this is primarily a SEN role, the successful candidate will be required to carry out general Teaching Assistant duties and assist with extra-curricular activities.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer:
• A wonderful place to work, learn and develop
• Pupils with excellent behaviour and a thirst for knowledge
• Happy and welcoming pupils, staff, governors and parents
• Exciting visions for the future
• Warm, collegiate and supportive environment
• Opportunity to work in collaboration with other schools
• High quality Continuous Professional Development
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact Claire.Rochester@abbeyschools.org.uk to organise a visit
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.