Teaching Assistant to work (1 to 1) with a child with an Educational Health Care Plan

We are seeking to appoint an experienced SEN TA to support a current Reception Year pupil with an Educational Health Care plan, moving to Year 1 in September 2016. This position is linked to funding for this pupil, with a review date of July 2017.

Status: Fixed Term (contract attached to funding for child)
Hours: 28.75 hours per week (8.45am to 3.30pm) with 1hr lunch break
Working weeks per year: 39 (Term-time plus 5 INSET days)
Grade: BEXLEY 05 points 1-4 (Hourly rate: £9.61 to £10.22)
Post Start Date: September 2016 or before

The successful candidate will have:

• previous experience of working with children; preferably in a school setting and including children with SEN
• a sound understanding of KS1/EYFS. An appropriate qualification (at least level 2) is desirable.
• some experience with Speech and Language
• excellent interpersonal skills and must be able to use their own initiative and common sense.
• ability to carry out 1:1 intervention programmes, track and monitor progress, encourage pupil’s development through activities, play and positive behaviour management
• the skills to work collaboratively with the class teacher, parents, SENCO, other staff and on occasions professionals from external agencies
• a commitment to professional development, be reflective and act upon feedback
• a sense of humour

The successful applicant will be well supported by an experienced, knowledgeable, hardworking and friendly team. Knowledge of Health and Safety / First Aid is desirable. A willingness to undertake training as required is essential.

At Dulverton, we offer a richness of curricular activities and aim to produce well-rounded young people with high academic standards. Therefore, we are a popular, over-subscribed two form entry (Group 3) school, with well-behaved, motivated children who are keen to learn; supported by committed Governors, parents/guardians and Friends Association (FODS.) We are an inclusive school and seek to look for the best in every child, helping them to reach their full potential.

We have very high expectations for learning and behaviour. Our most recent Ofsted report
(5th March, 2013) stated: ‘Pupils are highly motivated and their attitudes towards learning are often exemplary’ and ‘teachers have high expectations and aim to bring out the best in pupils’.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged. Please ring the Office Manager (Mrs Graves) or email admin@dulverton.bexley.sch.uk to arrange a time.
For further information about the school please visit the school website: www.dulverton.bexley.sch.uk.
To apply for this vacancy please download and complete the attached application form and either post to the school address as above or email direct to admin@dulverton.bexley.sch.uk headed ‘SEN TA application’.

Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon on Monday 16th May 2016
Provisional date(s) for interviews: Monday 23rd May or Wednesday 25th May 2016. 

References will be requested for those shortlisted ONLY and prior to interview. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

The school is committed to child protection/safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this duty of care. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure and other employment checks.
The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.

Dulverton Primary School
Dulverton Road,
New Eltham,
London,
SE9 3RH