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SEN Teaching Assisstant

Seal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0DJ

This job expired on 31 January 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 January 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • 8.30 - 3.30 Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year (possibility of extension associated with funding)
• Pay scale: KR5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Seal has an exciting opportunity for a skilled, highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support an SEN pupil in our school. The post offered is a full time, temporary contract, initially for one year. Hours of work will be 8:30am to 3:30pm. The position is paid at KR5.

Experience of supporting pupils with SEND would be desirable. We are looking for an individual who is able to support an individual's learning in class through:

• Using visual supports to help them better understand their routine and a basic knowledge of Makaton
• simplifying communication and allow time for them to process information
• using social stories to develop greater social understanding
• consider the school environment and think about how you can make it more comfortable.
• keep a behaviour diary/ABC chart
• use a stress scale, the incredible five-point scale to turn emotions into more concrete concepts.
• establish good communication with parents/carers
• adapt learning opportunities to the pupil's needs.

What the school offers its staff

At Seal we feel we matter and are valued. Together we achieve and succeed.

We believe that learning should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for all. We have developed an exciting, new and irresistible curriculum which promotes independence through purposeful learning experiences.

In return, we offer a commitment to your professional development and a supportive and friendly team that work together towards the bright future of our amazing school.

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 Seal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 383 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• Email address: lsmurthwaite@inspirefederation.co.uk
• Phone number: 01732762388
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/seal-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Seal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lsmurthwaite@inspirefederation.co.uk.

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