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1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Event Linked)

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Event Linked)

Franciscan Primary School

Greater London - Wandsworth

Salary:
£12,215 - £12,300 per annum
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
To start October 2018
Apply by:
28 September 2018

Job overview

25 hours per week 

Term Time Only - 39 weeks per year 

Event Linked Contract  Appointment will cease on cessation of funding for the 1:1 pupil

Franciscan Primary School is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school and is part of the Graveney Multi Academy Trust, based in southwest London. Franciscan Primary School provides an exciting curriculum together with excellent extra-curricular provision, with the advantages of having access to Graveney School’s outstanding facilities as well as the Trust’s strength in delivering a traditional education, supported by the highest expectations with respect to behaviour.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced person to work to work 1:1 with an individual child with Downs Syndrome and Special Educational Needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and conscientious person who is able to work as part of a committed and friendly team. The role involves working under the guidance of the class teacher to provide effective and targeted support for an individual pupil taking part in an integration programme in a mainstream school.   

You will assist in the coordinating of activities suited to the needs of the child, who has a range of learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. You will conduct pupil observations and maintain educational records as well as support the playground and lunchtime arrangements for the individual child.

You will have:

  • Previous experience of working with children in KS2
  • Previous experience providing SEN support 
  • Excellent Numeracy and Literacy skills
  • The passion for promoting a positive and nurturing learning environment for our children
  • The ability to work flexibly in a supportive team environment
  • The ability to support the school with its overall aims and ethos and work within its policies effectively 

Visits are warmly welcomed and have been scheduled as follows; 

  • Friday 21st Sept - 10.30 am  
  • Tuesday 25th Sept – 9.15 am 
  • Wednesday 26th Sept – 9.15 am

We are committed to ensuring that all staff have excellent opportunities for professional development. 

We offer the opportunity to play a significant role in a school with a strong team ethos, motivated pupils and a friendly and supportive working environment

Visits are warmly welcomed.  Please contact the school office on 0208 672 3048 or via email admin@franciscan.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange your visit.

 An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively an application pack can be found on the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/  Or www.graveney.org. If you have any enquiries, please call the school office on 0208 672 3048 or via email admin@franciscan.wandsworth.sch.uk.    

Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk or posted to HR Department at Graveney School.   

(Please note: Personal statements must be no longer than 2 sides of A4)

Closing date: 28 September 2018 (at noon) 

Interviews week commencing: 1st October & 8th October 2018 

Shortlisted candidates will be notified of exact date 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is subject to a DBS check. 

CVs are not accepted.

FRANCISCAN PRIMARY SCHOOL  221 Franciscan Road, Tooting, London, SW17 8HQ  Tel: 020 8672 3048  Fax: 020 8672 9452  

E-mail: admin@franciscan.wandsworth.sch.uk  Head teacher: Pat Andre-Watson  NOR 460

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About Franciscan Primary School

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Application Process

Applicants are advised to read ALL instructions and guidance on the application form prior to completion. Failure to do so may result in the form being returned to you, therefore causing a delay and missing the closing date for applications.

Wherever possible, please complete the application form electronically and include as much detail as possible; in particular:

  • Section 7E (Education Training and Qualifications) Do include/account for ALL gaps in the chronology of your education and employment from secondary to higher education, as appropriate.
  • Section 9 – Additional Information  Please take careful note of the instructions under this section and provide as much information as possible to support your application.

Please do not submit a CV as an alternative to any part of the application form as it will not be considered.

Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

As part of commitment to this inclusive culture, we kindly ask that you complete the separate Equal Opportunities Recruitment Monitoring form in addition to the Application form.

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