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1:1 Teaching Assistant

Southmead School, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU

This job expired on 11 July 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  5 September 2022

• Closing date

  11 July 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 June 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months +
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,516 - £18,887
• Actual salary: £11,508 - £11,736

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

Southmead Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistants to support individual pupils with SEND in our Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 classes. We are looking for a motivated team player ideally with experience of working with children with a range of needs both individually and in small groups. A positive and encouraging attitude is essential, as is kindness, patience and an ability to use your initiative. You will need to have experience of working alongside staff to plan and deliver a differentiated curriculum and timetable based on the specific needs of one particular child or small group of children. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve.

This post is fixed term based on the continued attendance of the named pupil at Southmead Primary School or any review of their special needs.

In return, we can offer you a friendly, inclusive school with an exciting and motivating curriculum. We have the community at the heart of our education, where we work together to enjoy learning and provide pupils with the knowledge and skills to help them in the future. You will be working alongside an experienced and supportive team and there will be ongoing opportunities for training.

We are looking for someone with the following essential qualities:

• A Teaching and Learning Assistant Level 2 qualification or equivalent
• Experience of working with children and/or children with additional needs (this can include your own children or in another setting)
• Experience of working with children with Autism, dyslexia, trauma or speech and language needs
• Experience of delivering 1:1 and/or small group interventions
• Experience of setting clear and consistent boundaries
• A positive and encouraging attitude
• Kindness and patience
• A willingness to learn
• An ability to work within a team
• GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths

In return we can offer
• A friendly and supportive school team
• Term Time only working
• Local Government Pension

This role requires the ability to fulfill all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required for this post.

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.

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About Southmead School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 368 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Southmead School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: adrescher@southmead.devon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01271812448
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southmead-school (opens in new tab)

Southmead Primary School is located in an 'area of outstanding beauty', has extensive grounds and community sports facilities. Our curriculum is stimulating, relevant to life in our global community in the 21st century.

Southmead Primary is an inclusive school and the children are at the heart of everything we do. All staff are encouraged to build positive relationships with children, parents and visitors to the school.

Application forms can be downloaded from the school website www.southmead.devon.sch.uk. Please state which post you are applying for on your application form and address it to the Headteacher. Completed application forms should be returned to adrescher@southmead.devon.sch.uk.

Southmead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required for this post.

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