SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - 20 hours per week, term time only

The Dixie Grammar School is an excellent and exciting place to be!  We are a small 3-18 co-educational independent school with an excellent reputation within the county and beyond.  We are looking for energetic and engaging teaching assistant to work on a 1:1 basis alongside a child.

What we can offer you:

• A forward thinking, independent school that values each individual child

• A school that values all areas of the curriculum equally and provides a wealth of sporting and musical opportunities for its children

• A hard working and dedicated team that works together and supports one another

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the 3-18 environment

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

• Is passionate about teaching and learning and believes in developing the true potential of all of our children

• Can nurture, inspire, challenge and motivate pupils

• Has a calm and positive disposition

• Has the ability to break down activities into small step teaching

• Can implement clear boundaries and routines

• Can provide modelling and scaffolding to support the child’s interactions and learning

• Can provide close home/school liaisons

• Is able to work with the class teacher on individually planned targets and provide ongoing feedback

• Can demonstrate an understanding of autism

Please contact the school for any further information. Visits are warmly welcomed.  To make an appointment please contact infojs@dixie.org.uk

A covering letter and application form should be sent the Headteacher Mrs E Billington no later than 12 midday on Friday 27 September 2019.  Interviews will be held the week beginning Monday 30 September 2019. Early applications are encouraged. 

The Dixie Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and the appointment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure and other relevant employment checks.