SEN Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover - 4 Days)

SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT

Required to start as soon as possible

Maternity Cover Part Time – 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday (4 days)

28 hours per week, Term time only

Grade 5 (SCP6 - SCP11) (Equating to £13,915 - £15,236 per annum)

Part of the Frank Field Education Trust, Handforth Grange Primary School is looking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and experience of supporting children with specific learning difficulties and disabilities. Specific knowledge of working with children with Autism and ADHD is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher to deliver high quality learning experiences, which improve rates of progress for pupils. They will also use their initiative and be proactive in supporting individual pupils across the class. Experience of delivering interventions to improve the development of speech and language and social skills are desirable. The successful candidate will have high expectations for all the children they work with and demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills. 

The role requires effective communication skills and excellent teamwork skills. In addition, the successful candidates must be committed to all aspects of school life.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to play a vital role in helping us to ensure our students receive a world-class education, thereby enabling each child to reach their full potential.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th February 2023, 9:30am

Interviews to be held: Monday 13th February 2023

For further information, including the recruitment pack and application form, please visit our website at: www.handforthgrange.com. Alternatively, you can contact the school for an information pack.

Completed application forms should be emailed to Wendy Fogarty (Office Manager) at admin@handforthgrange.com

Handforth Grange Primary School requires an application form to be completed in order to be considered for this role. Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.

Handforth Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. References will be requested prior to interview.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.