Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Temporary contract to commence 4th November 2024 ending 25th July 2025

12.5 hours per week, afternoons (Term Time Only)

Grade 3 (SCP 5 to 7)

£7,765 to £8,028 pro-rated amount

(Full time equivalent £23,500 – 24,294)

This role would work well in combination with the MDSA role advertised on this site – applicants are welcome to apply for both roles.

An opportunity to be a Teaching Assistant at Bleasby C of E Primary School, where we are passionate about helping children develop independence and a spirit of togetherness, that is built on a warm, caring, family ethos. This part time role is available on a temporary basis up until July 2025. 

What will your key responsibilities be?

• Your main role will be to support two children with special educational needs.
• Working as part of a team, supporting specific SEND pupils, but also the wider group.
• Assisting pupils in implementing their own personal care programs during the school day.
• Working in cooperation with other staff involved in supporting the pupils’ educational and health care needs under the guidance of the teachers and SENDCo.
• Supporting the learning of initial reading and counting, as well as work with the class teacher to assess and to adapt activities to support learning.
• Developing sensory & play provision and incorporating sensory activities within the daily timetable.
• Working alongside outside agencies to support with speech and language and physical needs.

Experience of working with PECS (picture exchange communication systems), Makaton and personal care will be useful for the role.

Bleasby C of E Primary School is a happy and caring school to be part of, in a lovely rural setting. Our children take pride in their school and are eager to support the staff team in making their school the best it can be. This includes our Prefects, School Council and Play Leaders who support the midday team.

The successful candidate will be responsible and caring as well as being committed to supporting and contributing to the school ethos of Achieving, Belonging and Caring.

Closing date for applications is: 9:00am Wednesday 2nd October 2024 

Interviews will be held week commencing: 7th October 2024

Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 8 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils. Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.

The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike. They are:

• Integrity - we do the right thing

• Wisdom - we think deeply

• Kindness - we care about each other

• Collaboration - we are better together

• Service - we pursue the greater good.

We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.

The Minster Trust for Education is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a KCSIE Declaration.

Please call the school office 01636 830203 or visit our website www.bleasbyprimary.co.uk for more information.