SEND Teaching Assistant
Tatworth Primary School
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- £20,812 – £21,189 FTE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 6 February 2023
Job overview
Preferably level 2 or 3 NVQ
Full time, 1 x fixed term position or 2 x part time positions
25 hours, Grade 15, £20,812 – £21,189 FTE
Term time only and dependent on funding
Commencing: as soon as possible
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working, dedicated team. The role will include working with children with high levels of need and specifically children with social, emotion and mental health needs. The role will involve some time working 1:1, in small groups or the whole class.
The role may include working with children with social communication needs who will need support to:
- express and regulate their emotions and behaviours,
- develop positive relationships,
- engage and cope with learning,
- manage anxiety and behaviour which may present as challenging or disruptive.
The successful candidate will:
- Preferably have a Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and/or have previous experience of working with children.
- Have an enthusiastic and positive outlook to team working and developing successful outcomes for all children.
- Develop confidence and self-esteem in children and establish clear boundaries.
- Have experience of working one-to-one or with small groups of pupils who need additional help and support.
- Support assessment for learning and assist others to help children achieve their full potential.
- Promote children’s positive behaviour, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Have good behaviour management skills and maintain a high level of professionalism, resilience and be self-motivated.
- Have a good level of English, Maths and Computing Skills.
- Engage in continuous professional development.
Further details along with an application pack can be downloaded from the school website or by contacting the School Office 01460 220565 or at office@tatworthschool.co.uk Please note CVs will not be accepted without an application form.
Tatworth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Disclosure (DBS). The school has a commitment to safeguarding children, and has a culture of vigilance to support this.
Closing date: Monday 6th February
Starting date: as soon as possible
About Tatworth Primary School
- Tatworth Primary School
- School Lane, Tatworth, Chard
- Somerset
- TA20 2RX
- United Kingdom
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