SEN TA / Classroom TA

Pearl Hyde Community Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2NB

4 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
3 July 2024 at 9am
Date listed
18 June 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: 35 hours a week.
Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
Pay scale: GRADE 3 £23,114 – £24,294 FTE (Actual £18,973 – 19,942)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Understanding of relevant codes of practice / legislation e.g. ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’
Basic knowledge and understanding of National Curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
A basic understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes and in particular, barriers to learning
Knowledge of behaviour management strategies
Understanding of the needs of children with SEN
Understanding of strategies that can improve the Speech language and communication skills of children with SEN
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to work constructively and effectively as part of a team
Accept and respond to authority and supervision
To effectively use ICT and other equipment to support and evidence learning
Assist children on an individual basis, in small group and whole class work
Reflect on and develop professional practice
Sound knowledge of how children learn and how to create and maximise learning opportunities
Demonstrate good organisational skills
Display work effectively, and make and maintain basic teaching resources
Experience of working with children of relevant age or with specific special needs
Demonstrate levels of numeracy and literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2
Good Literacy and Numeracy skills
NVQ2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications and experiences
Although not essential it is desirable that the candidate holds an up to date First Aid certificate

What the school offers its staff

Ø A dedicated staff team, committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for our children and themselves, supported by an active Governing Body with a clear vision for the future of the school

Ø Children with a love of learning who are enthusiastic, excited and stimulated by challenge

Ø Opportunities for collaboration, support and development through Finham Park MAT

A comprehensive induction support package and ongoing, high quality CPD provision

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.