EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant

Minehead First School is looking to appoint a versatile, resilient and committed Learning Support Assistant, to work alongside children with severe, profound and complex learning needs within the Early Years. In this role you will work on a one-to-one basis supporting the day-to-day learning of the children and providing any other support they may require through the day such as personal care, communication and leisure activities. The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers, assisting the children with their learning while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. 

Contract details: 30 hours per week, term time plus 2 inset days. This role may include some lunchtime duties.

Rate of pay: £11.79 to £11.98 per hour

Once completed, please send your application via TES

Please note: Beacon Education reserves the right to interview on a rolling basis and may make an appointment before the application deadline. We would therefor encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for an applicant who is offered a position.

This position will be offered to the successful candidate subject to references and obtaining the necessary clearances. 

Beacon Education adheres to Safer Recruitment procedures and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhance DBS check. 

Beacon Education reserves the right to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online. 

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974