Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Vacancy Summary

Vacancy Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant

30 hours per week, fixed term contract until 31st August 2020

Term time only, Band 5, SCP 4 to 6

Required for January 2020 or as soon as possible.

Low Ash Primary School is a two form entry Primary School. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis or with small groups of children.

Vacancy Information

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, flexible and reliable
• Able to communicate effectively with parents and staff
• Able to work on your own initiative
• Willing to go the ‘extra mile’

 The successful applicant will:

• Provide direct support in and/or out of class for pupils who have been identified as having social communication and interaction difficulties
• Work with identified pupils within class or those who may need time away from class, individually or in groups, supporting their continued learning and the successful reintegration into class, as directed by the Class Teacher and Inclusion Leader
• Establish a working partnership with pupils that models social interactions and improves their social and academic skills, raises their self-esteem and provides small group opportunities for English and maths and other educational tasks
• Assist in keeping detailed records of pupil’s behaviour, attainment and attendance in order to produce reports for meetings, half termly reviews or when required
• Assist with the pupil’s educational and physical needs including personal care, may from time to time be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description
• Have a passion to raise standards for children with SEN, a calm positive, patient and confident manner

We can offer:

• Supportive induction & training
• Support from the School's Leadership Team
• Children who are lively, polite and enthusiastic about their learning
• A dedicated, friendly staff team
• A commitment to your professional development
• A commitment to supporting mental health for all

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  Please contact Mrs Giedrojt, School Business Manager on 01274 582927 to arrange a time.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 6th December 2019

Interviews: Wednesday 11th December 2019  

In line with the immigration Act 2016; the Government has created a duty to ensure that all Public Authority staff working in customer facing roles can speak fluent English to an appropriate standard – for this role the post holder is required to meet the following Intermediate Threshold Level:

Be able to express themselves fluently and spontaneously with minimal effort. 

Low Ash Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required
Please note: CVs are not accepted for this post

Candidates can apply online for this post. If you are registered, please follow the apply now process. If you are not registered, then please register now and follow the apply now process.