SEN Teaching Assistant with MSA responsibilities

Queensway Infant Academy has an exciting opportunity for a SEN Teaching Assistant with MSA responsibilities to work with Early Years/ Key Stage 1 children. The Academy are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic candidate with a ‘can do’ approach. 

This role requires the successful candidate to undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specialised support for those with special education needs.

We are looking for someone positive, passionate, caring and enthusiastic and who can engage with children and inspire and motivate them to be the best they can be.

There is a need to promote independent learning skills and behaviours for learning. 

Ideal candidates will:

• Have knowledge and experience of in working in KS2

• Have a patient and focused attitude towards the educational development of children

 • Willingness to support and contribute effectively towards the learning.

Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery is a two formed Infant School with a Nursery based in Thetford.

Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery joined the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust in December 2017. The Trust's values and vision are based on the four keywords, empower, motivate, aspire, and transform. We want to make a real and lasting difference to the communities within which we work – “transforming lives, transforming communities”.

We are an inclusive school looking to develop our staffing team.  Staff at Queensway Infant Academy are dedicated and determined to provide the best possible education for our children who are committed to raising standards and driving up achievement.  

We aim to provide every child with a high-quality education and the opportunity to inspire everyone and provide a safe place where everyone can thrive as individuals, achieve dreams and build futures by learning together. We have worked hard to develop our knowledge curriculum to ensure our curriculum is shaped to meet the needs of our school community.  We want our pupils to develop a love of learning, to experience enjoyment and to strive for excellence in their achievements. 

For more information about the Academy or the Trust, please visit our website: https://queenswayinfant.co.uk/

Level two qualification in both English and Maths, or equivalent experience are essential.

A Teaching Assistant qualification would be a distinct advantage.

Experience in working in an education setting, classroom management and working with children of a relevant age is essential. 

Please ensure your application meets the essential requirements of the job description. 

The successful applicant will be subject to employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list.

If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward.