SEN Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageEarly yearsWorking patternFull time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 30 hours per week (8.45am - 3.15pm with 30 minutes lunch), term time only (FTE 38 weeks per year). Part time hours / job share considered, if stated at the time of applicationContract typeFixed term - 6 monthsFull-time equivalent salary£23,500 - £25,979What skills and experience we're looking forEssentialExperience of working with SEN children with challenging behavioursExperience of working in a primary schoolExperience of working in an EYFS settingA high standard of basic education in English and MathsA GCSE in English and MathsAdditional SEN,teaching or teaching assistant qualificationsCompletedpositive handling trainingPaediatricfirst aidAbility to build strong relationships with children and motivate them to learnAbility to communicate effectively - both verbally and in writingAbility to respond calmly and constructively when dealing with students with SENExperience ofworking in a SEN settingAbility to manage time effectivelyAbility to seek advice and assistance to meet a pupil's needsA willingness to engage in professional development opportunitiesAbility to provide engaging 1:1 supportAbility to use a range of strategies for learning and behaviourAbility to work with members of a teamAbility to work flexiblyAbility to learn and use a range of strategies to deal with classroom and individual behaviourA good understanding of the Primary National Curriculum and SEN documentationWillingness to maintain confidentiality on all school mattersA commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adultsTo work within the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and proceduresWhat the school offers its staffGenerous local government pension schemeFree car parkingEAP programmeFurther details about the roleTheHeadteacher and Trustees of Worth Primary School are seeking to appoint anenthusiastic and motivated Primary/EYFS Teaching Assistant who has highexpectations for all pupils to join our hardworking and friendly team.The position will comprise of 1:1 or small group workingwith children in the Reception Class (EYFS) who require support regulatingtheir emotions as well as accessing their education in and out of theclassroom. Candidates must be flexible, able to use their initiative andpossess a good sense of humour for working with young children. Our goal is forevery child to reach their potential so we are seeking someone special who willstrive to help children to reach their goals regardless of their barriers to learning.Previous experience of working in a primary school/EYFSsetting would be an advantage.Please readthe applicant information which contains the person specification and jobdescription for more details. Applications should be accompanied by asupporting letter which evidences that you meet all essential criteria from theperson specification.Please apply online and email yourcovering letter [email protected] to safeguardingThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring ServiceApplying for the jobPlease download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tracked-link#track auxclick->tracked-link#track contextmenu->tracked-link#track" data-tracked-link-target="link" data-link-type="application_email" data-link-subject="839b6bab-13bf-44f8-83db-ee827ef37a9f" data-tracked-link-text="xozoz-sypud-honis-hufov-cahyh-fisah-dudov-coric-vygeb-nyroh-bogad-zypas-cicym-dukyk-fylic-sylef-laxox" href="mailto:[email protected]?body=Regarding%20the%20job%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fteaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fsen-teaching-assistant-worth-primary-school&subject=SEN%20Teaching%20Assistant%20job%20enquiry">[email protected] are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.