SEN TA

Tywardreath School, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2PT

16 days remaining to apply

Start date details
TBC
Closing date
11 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1
Working pattern: Part time: Hours –20 hours per week Working Weeks – 38 Paid Weeks – 43.699
Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31.08.2025
Actual salary: £10,130

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support the needs of our pupils in KS1. We are looking for a self-motivated, caring and dedicated adult who will take a pro-active role in the support of the educational, social and emotional development of our pupils including those pupils with additional educational needs. This position will include working closely with other adults as part of a team to support pupils with complex needs so experience in this field would be an advantage.

What the school offers its staff

Tywardreath has its own unique identity and is a truly inspirational place to learn and work. Our dedicated and talented team are committed to making learning both exciting and challenging. We all work hard to ensure the children receive the very best education and to prepare our children not only for their next phase of education, but to equip them with the skills they need to become good citizens who really can make a difference in the world. We have a long tradition of sportingexcellence and encourage participation and competitive sports through a range of clubs including swimming, cross-country, football, netball, athletics, rounder’s and Taiko drumming. We are very fortunate to have a high-spec swimming pool on site, which was built in partnership with our wonderful community. Our children swim every week from Easter through to the autumn. We have extensive school grounds including a garden and forest-school area. We are also fortunate to have our very own school dog Bramble’. Bramble is very popular with the children and bringsher own unique air of calmness.

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.