Teaching Assistant - One to One - 32 hours per week
Gillingham Primary School
Gillingham, Dorset
- Expired
- Salary:
- £8.55 to £9.21 per hour
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 25 September 2017
Job overview
Gillingham Primary School, Dorset, is looking for a teaching assistant, experienced in working with children and young people, to support a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Complex Communication Needs
The appointed person must be:
- Patient, positive, calm and with good observational skills.
- An effective communicator who can work collaboratively with colleagues and parents
- Able to work hard to develop a relationship of mutual trust and respect
- Willing to undertake ongoing training and development in their role
- Professional, discrete, resilient, reliable and punctual
Experience of supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Complex Communication Needs would be highly desirable, although training will be provided.
This role is 32 hours per week, term time only and is to cover the special needs of an identified pupil with an EHC Plan, whilst they are at the school. The contract ends when the child leaves the school, or if the child's needs change significantly.
The successful candidate will be committed to raising standards and achievement and skilled at building excellent relationships with children, staff and parents. You should have high expectations of children in terms of behaviour and learning and be able to demonstrate a dedication to working as part of a team.
The school is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in its care and candidates will be asked to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding children and complete an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed – please contact the school office to make arrangements for a mutually convenient time.
Contact Name: Ms Tricia Sherry (SENCo/Acting Deputy Head) or Mrs Caz Earley (Business Manager)
Address: Gillingham Primary School, School Road, Gillingham, Dorset. SP8 4QR
Telephone: 01747 823245
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About Gillingham Primary School
- Gillingham Primary School
- School Road, Gillingham
- Dorset
- SP8 4QR
- United Kingdom
Gillingham Primary School is a two-form entry LA maintained school, located in the centre of Gillingham town in North Dorset close to Gillingham Secondary School to which most of our pupils transfer when they are 11.
We are a diverse and inclusive mainstream school, also hosting Specialist Resourced Provision (BASE); a 14 place unit for pupils with an EHC plan and Complex Communication Needs.
There are currently 12 classes in the school, in addition to the ‘Sky Base’ class mentioned above. We have two classes per year group except for Year 1 and Year 3, where there is one class. Every class has a fully qualified teacher and we have extensive Teaching Assistant support throughout the school.
The School's motto is "Enjoy, Engage, Excel" and we aim to live this out through our varied and interesting curriculum, our high-quality teaching and our commitment to every child making great progress and achieving all they are capable of. We are committed to excellence. We want the best for all our children and staff, and we hope and expect that everyone will give of their best.
We aim to be a true community school, working in partnership with parents and carers, and encouraging every child to participate actively in the life of the school and the local community. We hope that our parents will support their own children and take an interest in the success and development of the whole school.
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