SEND Teaching Assistant

Salisbury Road Primary have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dedicated, and hard-working SEND Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be a good team player, have a flexible approach and have the ability to develop positive behaviour strategies with children with additional needs.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working within a primary school with a working knowledge of KS1/KS2
• Deep understanding of supporting children with additional needs
• Experience working 1:1 as a Teaching Assistant
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English grade C or above and be able to illustrate good literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Working knowledge of supporting pupils with emotional difficulties
• Experience of Emotional Literacy Support, THRIVE or similar would be advantageous

We can offer:

• Wonderful children and families
• A very supportive team
• Opportunities for CPD
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers for DSE users
• Free professional and personal wellbeing support
• And much more

How to apply

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. Please visit www.learningat.uk/join-us/vacancies/ to download an application form. Once complete, please email your completed application to hr@learningat.uk. If you would like to request a paper copy, please email hr@learningat.uk. Please note – we do not accept CVs.

To request a tour of the school or discuss the role in anyway please contact: 01752 660566 or email hr@learningat.uk.

With nine individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

Application closing date: 9.00am 30th November 2022

Interviews: 5th December 2022

Working Hours: 28.33 Hours per week/39 Weeks per year