Teaching Assistant - SEN

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support our teachers, and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom. The role is a permanent role, working 30 hours per week during term-time. The successful candidate may need to work across key stages. Ideally candidates must have experience of supporting children with special educational needs. Candidates should be computer literate, demonstrating the use of appropriate software and with the ability to record observations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have the ability to work under pressure, and be able to prioritise effectively.

The person appointed will have the opportunity to work alongside very able colleagues in a well-resourced school. If you are hardworking, patient, flexible and have a genuine desire to work with children then we would like to hear from you.

About Hillsgrove Primary School

Hillsgrove Primary School is a two-form entry school, which has enthusiastic pupils, friendly staff and supportive Governors. We have a strong moral ethos and high expectations of all pupils. You will be a strong team player who will contribute to the wider life of the school, have excellent communication and be able to work positively with children, staff, parents and other stakeholders.

We can offer you a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to be guided by a strong leadership team.

For further information about the school, please visit: https://www.hillsgrove.apat.org.uk/.

About Amadeus Primary Academies Trust

Amadeus Primary Academies Trust is made up of six likeminded, successful Primary Schools working together to build on their shared outstanding practice and support each other in the common goal of improving teaching and learning. For further information about the school, please visit: www.apat.org.uk.

Your Application

To apply for this vacancy please go to the Amadeus Primary Academies Trust website https://www.apat.org.uk/work-with-us and submit an online application.

If you have any difficulty with submission of your application or have any additional queries, please email amadeushr@apat.org.uk.

Closing date for the applications is 21st February 2023. Paper applications or CVs will not be accepted.

References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview.

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.