Teaching Assistant 1:1 Special Educational Needs (33.75 hrs/week)

“We care, we learn, we shine”

Ash Grange is a happy and successful, one form entry, “Good” primary school serving its diverse community, covering the 2-11 years.  Governors are seeking to appoint a caring SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team now.

The role will work with pupils, individually and in small groups, alongside the Classteacher and Teaching Assistant. The right person should be able to show empathy and patience whilst being consistent in their approach. With prior experience of working with children (although not necessarily SEN), required attributes are excellent numeracy and literacy, a good general education, resilience, enthusiasm and a team player.

The successful candidate will:

• Have good initiative and independence, able to work as part of a team or on their own
• Have a determination to make a difference to the pupil’s progress and development
• Be able to facilitate small group interventions and motivate and encourage children
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Have good English and Maths skills/knowledge (GCSE Equivalent)
• High expectations of themselves and the children they work with including promoting independence where possible 

We offer:

• Confident, enthusiastic and well behaved children who enjoy learning
• A fantastic team of people, who care passionately about the children and work hard to improve outcomes for them
• A Physically Active Surrey School that, along with a National Children’s Bureau Wellbeing Gold Award, recognises the importance of good physical and mental health in education

The hours are 33.75 hours/week, term time only (39 weeks), Monday to Friday 8.30 to 3.45pm (unpaid lunch).  The salary is Surrey Pay P3 FTE £17,316 – 18,242 (actual £13,838-£14,579).  This is a fixed term contract due to SEN funding.

Centrally located and with plenty of onsite parking, the school is a five minute walk from Ash Station.

Visits to the school prior to application are very welcome, please contact school office to organise a tour.  

Application closing date: Midday Friday 28 February 2020

Interview date: Thursday 5 March 2020

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and suitable applicants invited to interview.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been found. References are usually sought before interview so please make sure that you clearly state if you wish this to be delayed until an interview has taken place.

Mental Health and Wellbeing statement: Ash Grange Primary School has a learning environment that promotes and enhances the positive mental health of the whole school community, recognising that health relationships underpin positive mental health and have a significant impact on learning, health and wellbeing.  We champion the expectation that ‘mental health is everyone’s responsibility’.

Safeguarding statement: Ash Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, pre-interview references and an enhanced DBS check.