A local and fast-growing, village primary school need you! 

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team as soon as possible. Your role will involve supporting children aged 5-11 years who have EHCP in place, predominantly for Autism and Hearing Impairment. The role will include some lunchtime supervision. 

Full and part time are roles available - this will be discussed with your consultant, Sophie, on receipt of your application. 

Our partner school can offer:

• A very friendly community school with high standards and expectations for all
• Well motivated pupils and supportive parents and governors
• A committed team of staff who work together to achieve success
• Support for professional development from an experienced SENDco and Senior Management Team
• A strong, caring ethos

The Successful candidate will:

• Have high expectations for what children can achieve
• Be able to make learning an enjoyable experience
• Have experience of an educational setting and be able to follow teaching plans under the direction of a classroom teacher
• Have good personal standards of literacy and numeracy, including speaking in standard English
• Have the ability to use their own initiative
• Support excellent behaviour expectations by modelling school values and behaviour policy consistently
• Be able to demonstrate good people skills and show commitment to working in a caring, supportive team
• Have a calm and caring nature

Your duties as a SEND Teaching Assistant will include:

• Supervise pupils with SEND and ALN, ensuring their safety and ability to access learning activities and understand the information presented.
• Aid the execution of education plans suitable to each pupils’ learning objectives.
• Build a trusting relationship with all pupils and communicate according to their understanding.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance, support diversity and ensure pupils have equal access to learning and development.
• Promote class interaction and ensure pupils engage throughout the lessons.
• Provide opportunities for developing independence.
• Create a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.
• Undertake administrative tasks as needed.
• Assist pupils with practical activities using a variety of teaching aids.
• Under the guidance of teaching staff, provide feedback to pupils, parents and carers about their progress, achievements and any problems that may have arisen.
• Promote good behaviour and encourage pupils to take accountability for their actions.
• Support the pupils with computer technology to access learning activities and assist them to develop competent usage.
• Prepare, maintain and use learning resources and assist pupils to use them.
• Follow child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality and data protection policies and procedures, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• Assist with pupil supervision, including before and after school and in break times.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on school trips and after school activities, taking responsibility for a group of pupils under the teacher’s supervision when needed.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils alongside other support staff during a class teachers’ absence.