Post 2: SEN Teaching Assistant to work 1-1 with a pupil

Moordown St John's CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to provide teaching and learning support (including some personal care) for a pupil with global developmental delay.   The post is initially offered as a fixed term contract from 29 October 2018 - 31 August 2019.  The successful applicant will work 20 hours per week (mornings plus half an hour at lunchtime).

We are looking for a self-motivated, caring and committed person to work alongside talented staff and contribute to the ethos of this friendly and popular school.    The successful applicant will have a proven track record of working with children with learning difficulties and:

 • be able to support and promote an excellent desire for learning, adapting to individual needs and following behaviour plans

 • be able to support and promote an excellent spiritual and reflective learning ethos

 • be creative and flexible in the way he/she works 

• have a sense of humour 

• be committed to his/her own professional development and participate fully in the life of the school and community   

Applications may be made online via this website. 

Alternatively, application packs are available from the school website  www.st-johns.bournemouth.sch.uk  or from the School Office either by collection or by sending a large stamped addressed envelope (large letter stamp) to the school address.  

This post can be combined with Post 3 TA, (Nurture Group Leader) for the right applicant.   

Please be aware that your supporting statement should include  how you meet the criteria detailed  in the Person Specification.

Closing date:  Wednesday 19 September 2018

Interview date:  Wednesday 26 September 2018

Our school supports the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.   Article 29:  Education must develop every child's personality, talents and abilities to the full.  Our school is committed to safeguarding, preventing radicalisation and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicants' background credentials including Enhanced DBS and Childcare Disqualification checks.