SEN Teaching Assistant

Dellsome Lane

Welham Green

Hertfordshire

AL9 7NE

01707 276725

www.stmarys565.herts.sch.uk

Part time

Part-time Fixed Term SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary range: between 24404 and 24404

Pay details: H2 2 pro-rata

Start date: 6th Jan 2025

About the role

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Part-time 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, who is passionate about supporting us in getting the best outcomes for the children at St Mary’s School. If you are committed to supporting high standards of teaching and learning and are keen to make a difference to the lives of our children, then we would like to hear from you.  We can offer you the opportunity of working within our friendly and highly motivated team, focused on raising standards and committed to providing the best start to education for our children. St. Mary’s is a "Good" school and the last Church School Inspection stated that "leaders are making good progress on their journey to ensure that the needs of all learners are met and that they reach their full potential."   The role is part-time (Mondays and Tuesdays only), to provide a high level of support to teachers in the management of a pupil’s/ pupils’ learning by working with a pupil/ pupils with SEN on a 1:1 basis. The postholder will work closely with class teachers, SENDCo and outside agencies as they support a child 1:1 and, in addition, will be required to undertake the duties listed below:

• Attend to pupils' personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, toileting, nappy changing, first-aid and welfare matters reporting problems appropriately (CPOMs/to teacher).
• Prepare learning environments both in and outside, clear afterwards and assist with the upkeep of the learning environments
• Provide clerical/admin support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, record keeping
• Assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities and interventions adjusting them according to pupil responses, as appropriate to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
• Create resources to support learners with SEND under guidance for use in interventions, to consolidate learning in class or at home e.g. flash cards, visuals/PECs cards, Busy boxes, Now/Next boards, communication books etc.
• Accompany teachers and pupils on out-of-school activities and take responsibility for a group, under the direction of a teacher
• Administer routine tests
• Liaise with parents and carers, under the direction of a teacher
• Assist with the development and implementation of individual provision maps and personal support programmes
• Within an agreed system on supervision, plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of work that meet teaching and learning objectives and attend training as appropriate.
• Liaise with external advisors as appropriate and ensure that advice is implemented.
• Work on a one-to-one basis with designated children normally in the classroom environment.
• Undertake playground and lunch duties as required facilitating games and activities
• Consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour strategies and school policies.
• Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff, sharing ideas and collaborating to ensure best practice

St Mary's is a school which is clearly underpinned by its Christian ethos, values the professionalism of everyone that works within the school and sees staff wellbeing as a priority. St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, parents, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS Check, medical clearance and references. An online search will also be undertaken on all short-listed candidates. The deadline for applications, using the application form provided, is 

Wednesday 20th November at 8am.

Interviews will follow during the following week.

Applications should be submitted to Jill Byrne, School Business Manager, at j.byrne@stmarys565.herts.sch.uk  

Closing date: 20/11/2024 08:00:00

Interview date: Week commencing 25th November

St.Mary's Primary is a church of England Voluntary Aided School, situated in Welham Green, catering for children from 4-11 years of age. We aim to provide an environment which enables each child to develop academically, spiritually, socially and physically to the fullest extent possible. Our school is caring and safe and lessons are interesting, exciting and fun. All members of our school community are made to feel welcome, valued and respected. Welham Green is a large village situated near Hatfield and in easy reach of the M25, St.Albans, Welwyn Garden City and by train to London. There is a variety of housing, both council and private and a variety of shops. The school has been regularly commended for our committed, caring and enthusiastic staff, both teaching and non-teaching. We currently have 162 children on roll.