1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9NSThis job expired on 30 August 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible in September
Closing date
30 August 2024 at 9am
Date listed
16 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: We are looking for someone to work 30 hours a week: 8.40am-3.10pm with half an hour unpaid break Monday-Friday. This is term-time only. We would be open to job share if candidates wanted to work less hours.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary - Linked to SEN funding. Could be whole 2024-25 academic year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,576-£25,993 (depending on experience)
Pay scale
- Surrey PS3-PS4 depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone
- Passionate about supporting children to develop
- With empathy and compassion
- With patience and commitment
- Who is a team-player
- Interested in developing their skills
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teaching assistant, committed to high-quality education and developing the best for every child. This is primarily to support a child with additional needs on a largely one-to-one basis and the position is linked to SEN funding. Previous experience of SEN is desirable, but not essential and training will be provided as required. Candidates must be patient, show empathy and stay calm under pressure. The successful applicant may be required to work in other classes and candidates should be passionate about supporting all children aged 3 to 11. We want to ensure that children enjoy all parts of school life, from interacting with friends and various learning experiences inside the classroom and outdoors. If you have experience in supporting children within a learning environment, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Our support staff are an integral part of our staff team and we offer high quality professional development and opportunities for career progression. Successful candidates will be positive and highly motivated.
We can offer
- Term-time only hours
- Part-time opportunities
- Established, friendly and professional staff team
- A positive working environment
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free access to an employee assistance programme
- A supportive and involved school community
Induction, support and training will be provided. An understanding and support of the school’s Christian ethos is essential.
Further details about the role
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced-level check via the Disclosure & Barring Service will be required for the successful candidate. We will also conduct an online check of shortlisted applicants based on guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All applications must be made using the School’s application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 215 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- tmarsh@trinityoaks.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01293 776 935
Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School provides high quality education supported by a caring ethos, with a focus on the individual child. Part of Southwark Diocese, we are a one-form entry primary school. We also offer pre-school provision for children aged 3 and above and are based in a residential area in Horley, Surrey. After opening in 2014 and growing year-on-year, the school is now well-established within our local community. In our most recent Ofsted in April 2022, we maintained our ‘Good’ rating.
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