Teaching Assistant SEND

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St John’s Mead Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, exceptional and committed individual who can provide 1:1 support for a Lower Key Stage 2 pupil with social and emotional needs. We would like to appoint a team player who will support the aims and core values of our Federation and school.

We are looking for someone who:

•Can build effective, trusting relationships with children
• is organised, caring and committed to children’s learning and well-being
• is a positive role model
• is flexible, calm and adaptable
• is able to work effectively in a team and take initiative
• is approachable and can communicate effectively
• has high expectations alongside a warm and positive approach
• has a clear understanding of practices and policies within a school setting
• has experience of engaging with and supporting children’s learning and is sensitive to the needs of all children
• is trained to at least level 2 of a Teaching Assistant qualification and willing to develop their own professional development

Desirable qualities:

• Experienced in following the children’s interests and adapting activities to meet the needs of the children.
• Experience of supporting children’s learning to meet individual needs 

We can offer the successful candidate:

• Supportive, creative, inspirational, hardworking and friendly staff to work alongside
• Enthusiastic, happy and motivated children
• A well-resourced learning environment
• A reflective and forward thinking environment
• Appropriate training and opportunities for professional development in our caring, vibrant school.

The role of a SEND TA is to work under the supervision of the class teacher and SENDCo, undertaking a range of directed activities to support the educational and developmental needs of pupils, assisting teachers in the organisation and maintenance of classroom resources and to contribute to the supervision and welfare of pupils throughout the school. 

Working pattern - Monday-Friday 30 hours per week (8:50am - 3:20pm with 30 min lunchbreak)

This is a fixed term post subject to SEND funding.

All staff and volunteer appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Safeguarding Statement

Sodbury Vale Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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Location:
Bristol
Job Type:
PartTime

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