SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistants

Required for 32.5 hours per week, 44.24 weeks, working 8.30 am to 3.30 pm (30 mins lunch)

Monday to Friday, term time only

Scale 4, Point 7 - Salary equivalent to £23,121.09

Start date: asap

One-year fixed term contract

We are looking for SEND teaching assistants to join our team working in our Additionally Resourced Classrooms and our Additional Resource Provision alongside pupils in mainstream classes. The successful candidates will be required to provide support in the following aspects:

• To work with children who have a range of needs including learning, behavioural and physical needs.
• To demonstrate resilience in managing the behaviour of children with needs.
• Remain calm under pressure and be able to adapt to change quickly.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and a genuine commitment to Inclusion.

This would suit candidates who are motivated, patient with a calm nature, having great verbal communication skills and a passion for making a difference and be able to work within a team.

You will need to hold GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics as a minimum to apply and have recent and relevant classroom experience working with children with SEND. You will have high expectations of work and behaviour; be able to work effectively in a team and be flexible, as well as being able to show initiative.

 We can offer:

• A supportive and forward-looking staff and governing body
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development
• A pleasant working environment and helpful staff in our successful school

Support staff application forms can be downloaded online at www.valenceprimaryschool.com or collected from either school office. Applications made by C.V. or from agencies will not be accepted.

Your application should be forwarded to Janet Kenning or emailed to jkenning@valenceprimaryschool.com

Closing date for this post will be Friday 13th December at midday.

Interviews will follow for selected candidates.

Valence Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check, will be undertaken on all applications