SEN Teaching Assistant
Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9NR23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
19 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 17. 5 hours per week. term time only. Mon-Fri 12:00-15:30
Contract type
- Fixed term - 31/08/2025
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,404 - £25.183
Actual salary
- £9,703 - £ 10,013
Pay scale
- Grade 4 NJC 4-6.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification Teaching Assistant - Primary with SEN Essential Desirable How Identified
Qualifications
NVQ level 2 or equivalent (eg. NNEB)
NVQ level 3 or equivalent (eg. NNEB)
Evidence of training and further professional development
Evidence of training specifically relating to SEN (eg ASC, Social Communication)
Application Form
Experience
- Experience in either key stage 1 and 2
- Ability to support the implementation of strategies suggested by colleagues and external advisors
- Experience working 1:1 as well as with small groups under the guidance of a teacher.
- Experience of working with pupils with SEN
- To act as a key adult to model and support allowing for success to support self-esteem and independence.
Knowledge and experience of meeting a child’s social and emotional needs
Knowledge of Team Teach strategies
Knowledge of EBSNA (Emotional Based School Non Attendance)
Knowledge of ASC and PDA or willing to attend training
Application Form
Job Related Knowledge
Effective support for learners with additional needs and their teachers within a mainstream school.
Ability to enable independent learning whilst supporting the pupil to flourish
Interview
Letter of application
Skills and Aptitudes
- Effective organisational skills
- Commitment, sense of humour and enthusiasm.
- Ability to nurture and support vulnerable pupils
- To be considered a child’s trusted adult in school
- Foster and develop a positive relationship with the family
Interview
Letter of application
Other Requirements:
PROFESSIONAL
VALUES
- The importance of teamwork.
- Working in partnership with parents and carers
- High personal standards of performance
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- High expectations for all learners
- Commitment to high quality childcare and safety
Knowledge of child protection
What the school offers its staff
At Bunbury Aldersey we inspire learning by providing a broad, rich and imaginative curriculum which allows children the freedom to develop their own creativity. There is a strong Christian ethos and solid links exist between the school, Church and the community
Further details about the role
Staff Vacancy Details
Temporary SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary): 17.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 12:00 -15:30. Term Time Only 38 Weeks
Pay: Grade 4 SCP 4-6. Full time equivalent salary £24,404- £25,183 per annum, Actual Salary £9,703 – £10,013
Start date: January 2025
End date: Temporary post linked to the needs of the children until 31/8/2025 initially
Closing date for applications: Monday 13th January 2025 9 am
Location: Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary School, School Lane, Bunbury, CW6 9NR
Applications via RCSAT application form only to be returned to: resources@rcsat.cheshire.sch.uk
Resources Officer, RSCAT Head Office, C/o Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary School, School Lane, Bunbury, Cheshire, CW6 9NR.
The Directors of the Rural Church School Academy Trust (RCSAT) are looking to appoint a part time Temporary Teaching Assistant to support a child with Special Educational Needs. To work alongside our dedicated team of staff to inspire and drive our children’s learning.
The position is suitable for a Teaching Assistant with knowledge and experience of meeting a child's social and emotional needs. You will need the ability to use a range of strategies to support a child to remain calm and to develop a child's self -confidence and wellbeing.Support to manage and develop positive social exchanges with peers. Engage in humour and activities that make a child laugh. Have the ability to ensure that the attention, language and exchanges with children consistently show that moderate and positive expression of emotion is valued.Proactively address concerns that may cause distress for a child. Sustain a high level of positive exchanges each day.
The position is available to start in January 2025. This will be term time only based at Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary School for 17.5 hours per week.
At Bunbury Aldersey we inspire learning by providing a broad, rich and imaginative curriculum which allows children the freedom to develop their own creativity. There is a strong Christian ethos and solid links exist between the school, Church and the community
As a school, we take the safety of our children very seriously and so all candidates will be required to provide current references which will be called upon and checked. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the appointment.
You are welcome to visit the school, please telephone 01829 260524 to make an appointment. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to school for a lesson observation and an interview week commencing 20th January 2023.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Teaching Assistant – Support (Primary with SEN)
Reports to:
Principal/Head of School
JOB PURPOSE
To support the teaching staff and teaching assistants in the development and education of pupils in accordance with the aims and policies of the school.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1
Assist teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities and work programs and undertake
predetermined activities with pupils so that their intellectual and social development (including self-reliance and self-esteem) is fostered.
2
Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans.
3
Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy.
4
Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the SEN Support Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Program for a pupil.
5
Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' wellbeing.
6
Record pupil information, as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained.
7
Attend to the personal, social and physical needs of pupils so that their wellbeing is maintained.
8
Prepare and maintain learning equipment and ensure that the classroom is kept clean and tidy.
9
Display and present the pupils' work, under the direction of teaching staff, so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement.
10
Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to resources@rcsat.cheshire.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 195 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- resources@rcsat.cheshire.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email resources@rcsat.cheshire.sch.uk.
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