SEND Teaching Assistant - Whitchurch Primary School (First Federation Trust)
* Multiple Locations
* Part Time
Whitchurch Primary School is a one form entry school situated on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Tavistock, on the very edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain.
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work alongside children across the school who have special educational needs.
We expect the successful candidate to be an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual who can demonstrate effective working alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.
* To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
* To liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school.
* To show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion.
* Experience in working with children with SEND.
* Experience supporting children with language delay and social communication difficulties.
* Experience supporting children with behavioural difficulties.
This role is for 15 hours per week and is offered on a fixed term basis linked to funding, until the end of the Summer term.
You should have a good standard of general education, specifically good numeracy and literacy skills. You will be able to communicate effectively with children and adults, have a flexible attitude and a can-do approach. The successful candidate will be friendly and approachable, with a good sense of humour.
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office in the new year on 01822 616202 to arrange this.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Please apply by 9am on the closing date.
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