Barnby North Cove Primary School, Beccles NR34 7QB £22,366 per annum (pro rata) 8.30am – 3.15pm, Monday - Friday (½ hour unpaid lunch) plus 30 minutes per week paid CPD time 31.75 per week, 39 weeks per year Part Time Permanent Reference: 6425 Required from 4 November 2024 The Specialist Unit forms part of a county-wide programme of special provision as part of Suffolk’s Local Offer to children and young people with special educational needs and their families. It is expected to be a centre of excellence in inclusive education, underpinned by our child-centred approach and informed by evidence-based practice. The Specialist Unit is an additionally resourced provision which provides adaptive learning opportunities, reduced class sizes and additional resources to support learners effectively. It will cater for students with an EHCP with a primary need of Cognition and Learning. The support offered by the unit allows for the students on roll to access mainstream classes and integrate as much as possible into school life. This post may have some 1:1 responsibility each week and may involve time across the school in other classrooms outside of the unit. What we offer: Comprehensive staff induction program Full support and training from a wider team Wide range of staff benefits Extensive Wellbeing support package Opportunity for career progression within the Trust Personalised performance management We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who: Is able to support a range of abilities including pupils with SEND Can follow plans and work on own initiative Is capable of taking responsibility for small groups or short term for whole class Can communicate clearly with children and adults, both verbally and in writing Can work both with a small group and on a 1:1 basis with pupils Can contribute to assessments Has a willingness to make contribution to the general smooth running of our school Able to adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines Able to maintain confidentiality Is confident in supporting good behaviour management skills Has a desire to participate in school and trust CPD opportunities Has an awareness of safeguarding Is willing to travel to other school sites as required Qualifications: SEND Experience (preferable) Grade C /4 Maths and English Good level of computer literacy For more information For further information, please contact Claire Tilley at Consortium Trust on 01502 476 230 or c.tilleyconsortiumtrust.org.uk Please read the Job Description (pdf) How to apply Please read the Application Notes (docx) and complete the Application Form (docx) Closing date: 18 October 2024 Interview date: Week beginning 21 October 2024 The Consortium Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and this may include social media checks.