SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2

Woodthorpe Primary School is a happy, exciting and caring community in which each child thrives.

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work within our team to provide support for some of our most vulnerable pupils. The role will involve some small group intervention work, some 1:1 support for pupils and some work within our Nest SEN provision.

You will have experience of working with children or young people, and ideally have some previous experience of working with children with SEND. You will have the skills to work alongside class teachers and our school SENDCo to ensure that children are able to access an ambitious curriculum and make positive progress against their own personal targets.

We are looking for someone who:-

●     Is calm, caring and consistent in their approach

●     Is committed to maintaining our high standards and wants to make a difference

●     Is willing to 'go that extra mile’ to better the life chances of our children

●     Is passionate about the ethos and values of the school

This is a term time only position for 32.5 hours per week (8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday).

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 7 October 2024.

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.

Further details about our school can be found on our website www.woodthorpeprimaryschool.co.uk

A full job description, person specification and application form can be found on the Trust website https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/

Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Mrs J Jones.

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.