1:1 Teaching Assistant
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5DSThis job expired on 22 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
December 2024
Closing date
22 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
5 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,114.00 - £23,892.00 Annually (FTE) Wiltshire grade D4-6 (mornings only- specific hours to be discussed at interview as more hours are available if required))
1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary
The successful candidate will be supporting a lower key stage 2 pupils 1:1. Some of the support will be delivered outside of the classroom.
Main Responsibilities
- Supporting pupil engagement and ensuring the safety of the supported pupil at all times
- Build rapport with 1:1 pupil
- Work closely with the class teacher.
- Following guidelines and advice for best practice in working with supported pupil
- Engaging in child-initiated learning and follow planning given by the class teacher
- Modelling effective communication and desired behaviours
- Communication with parents/carers and staff
- Creating engaging 1:1 activities which link to current learning
- Working with external supporting professionals and adapting practice according to advice
The post is related to the provision of special needs support for this pupil. The role will end if the provision is no longer required (or the pupil departs the school).
The successful candidates will have some experience of working with children in an educational setting. You will be a supportive and welcoming presence in the classroom with the dedication to inspire the children to meet their full potential.
The ideal Candidate is:
- Experienced of working with children with a range of learning needs.
- Reflective, good humoured, and keen to try out new ideas
- Confident in dealing with avoidant and occasionally challenging behaviours
- Dedicated to forming a relationship with the pupils they support
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Patient and calm
- Willing to undertake relevant training related to support
- Keen to work as part of a team and share ideas and good practice
- Has a commitment to Christian values
If this is you then we would love to meet you. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly caring team of professionals, who are committed to providing the very best for every child in our school.
Applications can be submitted via MyNewTerm and accessible via the school website. Please refer to the Person Specification when completing your application form.
We welcome visits to the school prior to application.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process
When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.
All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.
The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Broad Chalke CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 193 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
School location
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