Teaching Assistant Special Needs

We are looking to appoint an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support individual pupils in Year 3 with a variety of learning needs.
This post is initially for 15 hours per week for the 2016-2017 academic year. It is anticipated that the hours of work will be 9am to 12 noon.
Payscale WP Grade 4 Currently £16,201-£18,341 fte. Pro rata Salary Range £5,457-£6,177pa. Actual place on Scale will be dependent on qualifications and experience. (Applicants with previous experience and appropriate qualifications are desirable.)

Contract: Temporary post initially to July 2017

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to support individual pupils to access the curriculum within a mainstream class;
• Support individual pupils on a one-to-one basis or in a small group to develop their social skills eg. taking turns, language skills and motor skills;
• Contribute towards IEP Reviews, Annual Reviews and target setting;
• Have a passion and motivation for improving the lives of all children;
• Have an optimistic attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job;
• Demonstrate versatility, tact, commitment and the ability to use initiative;
• Be patient and able to stay calm and listen and value children’s views;
• Be able to work as part of a team and be expected to contribute to its development;
• Have the ability to strictly maintain confidentiality;
• Be suitably qualified for the post of Teaching Assistant i.e. to have good basic literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or above) and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Have experience of some behaviour management techniques.

In return, we can offer you:

• Wonderful children who thrive in a high quality learning culture;
• Skilled and friendly colleagues who strive to do the best for the children in their care;
• A strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other;
• The opportunity for the right candidate to join our School’s Direct Teacher Training programme at a future date.

Warden Park Primary Academy is a rapidly improving primary school, serving a relatively disadvantaged catchment area in the East of Haywards Heath. We are known for our innovative approach and we value CPD very highly.

If you are looking for role that will challenge and test your skillset and you would like to be considered for this post, please download an application pack available on our school’s website www.wardenparkprimary.co.uk Please email your completed application form to office@wardenparkprimary.co.uk If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a tour, please contact our school office for assistance on 01444 451264.

Closing Date: Tuesday 10th May 2016 12noon
Interview Date: Week beginning 16th or 23rd May 2016

Warden Park Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.