What skills and experience we're looking for
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
Experience working with SEN in an employed or voluntary setting
• A recognised qualification at Level 2 or above in Support work for Teaching and Learning in Schools or an equivalent is desirable
• GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD
• Ability to adapt
• Be positive and creative in assisting to meet pupils’ individual needs
• Ability to follow plans and work professionally and effectively alongside a range of professionals.
What the school offers its staff
“Never say no to adventures. Always say yes. Otherwise you’ll lead a very dull life!"
This quote summarises everything we do here at Althorpe and Keadby. We are a happy, outdoorsy school full of adventure and we are looking to add to our inclusive team.
As our new Teaching Assistant, your role will be to support our children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential, “find their thing” and be part of the adventure. This will include supporting pupils to meet EHC or SEND outcomes as well as following plans to ensure each child’s needs are met through positive behaviour management and personalised approaches to meeting sensory and communication needs in a caring and safe environment.
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.