SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Highly skilled, innovative and skilled SEN teaching assistant needed to work with children with SEND needs across the school

We are looking for an outstanding SEN Learning Assistant to provide 1:1 support to aid a pupil at our school to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, inside and outside of the classroom. 

The successful candidate will work alongside and support the teacher and make effective use of resources in order to achieve the highest standards of learning and achievement for all children.
Your role will also be to support the school improvement plan led by the Headteacher, whilst promoting the well-being of staff and children in the school.

This is a fantastic opportunity for right candidate to join a dedicated team of professionals in a thriving learning environment.

Hours: 17.75 hours per week (5 mornings) starting at 8.30am term-time only
Salary: SP3 £15,308 - £17,316- pro rata to £6,434 - £7,278

We can offer:

• Friendly and supportive staff team
• Good on-the-job training opportunities
• The opportunity to support children to access an engaging curriculum 

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Assist in preparing the classroom, receiving children and clearing away
• Assist in planning activities and preparing materials to help the children access the curriculum
• Lead and support class, group and individual activities, indoors and outdoors, including during teachers PPA time
• Assist in monitoring children's progress, assessing achievement and recording results and observations, sharing outcomes with the class teacher

Secure skills in English, Maths and IT are essential. Previous experience of working with children and young people would be an advantage.

Interviews will be held on: 9th November

Starting Date:(start date is flexible depending on the availability of the most suitable candidate)

Closing date: 5th November

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.