SEN Teaching Assistant -Grade 5

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and hard-working SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team of staff at Egerton Primary School.

BASIC JOB PURPOSE  

To support the teaching staff in the development and education of pupils in accordance with the aims and policies of the school.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes and undertake predetermined activities with pupils so that their intellectual and social development (including self-reliance and self-esteem) is fostered.
• Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans.
• Supervise the activities of a class, individuals or groups of pupils both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy.
• Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the Individual Education Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a pupil.
• Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' well-being.
• Record pupil information, as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained.
• Attend to the personal, social and physical needs of pupils so that their well-being is maintained.
• Prepare and maintain learning equipment and ensure that the classroom is kept clean and tidy.
• Display and present the pupils' work, under the direction of teaching staff, so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement.
• Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required.

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This is a temporary role until 31st July 2025.

Hours: 15 hours per week (12.30pm - 3.30pm Monday to Friday)

Weeks: 39 weeks per year

Actual salary based on hours worked: £8,499 - £9,088 

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd October 9.00am

Interviews: Friday 25th October

In return we will offer the successful candidate: 

• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff 

• Staff benefits - employee discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle2work scheme 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

For more information please contact the school on admin2@egerton.cheshire.sch.uk or 01565 213 127. Alternatively, you can read more about the school on our website http://www.egerton.cheshire.sch.uk 

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The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.