1:1 Teaching Assistant
Southmead School, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BUThis 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.
About Southmead School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- 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
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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