Individual Needs Assistant
Ocklynge Junior School
East Sussex
- £22,736 - £22,737 pro rata
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- LPS SS Grade 3 = £22,737 gross pro rata, pay award pending
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2024
Job overview
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to work one-on-one with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing crucial additional support to foster their academic and social progress. Your role will involve collaborating with the class teacher to actively contribute to the preparation and planning of customised lessons, tailoring them to the pupil’s unique needs and interests. Your responsibilities include assessing, monitoring, and providing constructive feedback, while offering encouragement and motivation to the pupils.
As an integral part of our team, your responsibilities encompass both classroom and extracurricular activities. You will accompany the pupils on educational visits, facilitating their participation and integration with peers. Ensuring the pupil comprehends both verbal and written instructions, you will guide them in staying on track with tasks, promoting inclusivity and a sense of belonging within the classroom setting.
Strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to quickly build rapport with pupils. As a team player, you will work closely with the classroom teacher and Learning support assistant. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, creative and adaptive, demonstrating the ability to think on their feet to help the pupils overcome any barriers to learning.
It's important to note that successful candidates may take on additional responsibilities, such as lunchtime supervision or play leadership roles, underscoring the diverse and impactful nature of the position.
If you possess a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives and futures of our pupils, we warmly invite you to join our dynamic team. Your commitment and contributions will not only shape the educational journey of an individual pupil but also contribute to the transformative experience we aim to provide for all our pupils.
We offer an incentive package which includes:
- A comprehensive induction programme for new staff to our academies.
- On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD.
- Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
- Access to the Bike 2 Work scheme allowing up to 42% discount on the cost of bikes and equipment.
- Full use of an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.
- Staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee.
- Subsidised membership of Benenden Healthcare (affordable alternative to private health insurance).
- On-site parking.
- Free Breakfast Club or After School Club place for trust staff children at Ocklynge Junior School.
Attached documents
About Ocklynge Junior School
Executive Headteacher
Paul Murphy
Headteacher
Paul Reilly
History and Values
Established in September 1972 through the merger of St Mary's Boys School and Ocklynge Girls School, Ocklynge Junior School caters to children aged 7 to 11.
Operating as an integral part of the South Downs Learning Trust, the school has seen multiple expansions and improvements in its infrastructure over the years. From a sizeable multi-purpose hall with a stage to a dedicated theatre for creative arts like drama and dance, a music room, practical spaces for art and craft, and a refurbished library, the facilities cater to various needs. Furthermore, the school boasts a swimming pool, a floodlit multi-use games area, a fully equipped computer room, and a versatile 'pavilion' housing additional classrooms, spaces for extracurricular activities, individual music lessons, and sports changing facilities.
Objectives
Our children are inquisitive, polite and well-behaved. They enjoy learning and relish the wider opportunities we offer, whether that be sports, Forest School or our creative arts. Ocklynge is a very happy and welcoming school with a staff team that is talented, nurturing and inspirational. We all aspire to provide the best learning experience possible.
Our shared aim is to provide an outstanding education for children of all abilities. We offer a wide range of opportunities to inspire children in their learning. We want every child to achieve their own highest possible expectations and actively encourage close co-operation between home, school and the wider community.
School Organisation
The school operates with six mixed-ability classes in each year group, with 35 pupils in every class. These classes are meticulously assembled when children join in Year 3 from feeder infant schools. Each class is led by a teacher, supported by a trained assistant offering extra guidance to individuals or small groups. Additionally, each year group has a senior teacher functioning as Head of Year or phase, coordinating the activities of the entire year group.
Location
Situated in picturesque Eastbourne, framed by the South Downs and breathtaking countryside, Ocklynge Junior School enjoys a beautiful setting. The location boasts excellent transport connections, with easy access to the M25/M23 motorway link and efficient train services making it reachable from London, Brighton, and Hastings within convenient travel times.
Safeguarding Notice
The South Downs Learning Trust and all our academies take notice of and adhere to all the national and local policies and guidance in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People. We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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