SEN Teaching Assistant

Bridgetown Primary School, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7JP

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 18.51 hours - Wednesday to Friday 8.40am - 3.20pm with 30 mins lunch.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: F7-10 £25,584 - £27,269 pro rata
• Actual salary: £10,959-£11,681

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bridgetown Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and flexible Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, dynamic and thriving school. The successful candidates will support children with special educational needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.

The role is Wednesday to Friday, 8.40am – 3.20pm with 30 mins lunch (18.51 hours) term time only, though there may be some flexibility. You will join an amazing team of staff and will receive great support. Our school is situated on the edge of the historic and cultural town of Stratford-upon-Avon and benefits from many strong community links.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. This post subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Key Requirements

a) Good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE or equivalent maths and English at Grade C / level 4 or above required)

b) Experience of working within relevant age groups within a learning environment.

c) Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.

d) Ability to work well as part of a team.

e) An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.

f) Able to use basic ICT including computer, audio, video equipment and photocopier.

g) Good keyboard skills and knowledge of relevant ICT packages.

h) Knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.

i) An ability to understand the principles of child development and learning processes

j) Ability to relate well to children.

k) Ability to relate well to adults.

l) Ability to understand roles of parents and carers in pupil learning and demonstrate ability to liaise with them sensitively and effectively.

m) Ability to observe, monitor and provide constructive feedback on pupils’ progress.

n) Ability to stay calm and be patient and understanding when dealing with children

o) To be able to deal with inappropriate behaviour in a calm and non-judgemental way following school guidance.

p) Ability to successfully complete first aid training as required.

q) Ability and willingness to identify own training needs and participate in training.

r) To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

s) Interact with children enthusiastically, positively, creatively and flexibly to develop communication, social skills, self-regulation and independence.

What the school offers its staff

o A supportive and friendly school community.

o A dedicated and talented staff team.

o Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

o A chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking school.

Further details about the role

Please complete the attached application form and return to: admin2053@welearn365.com

The deadline for applications is: Monday 7th April 2025

Interviews will take place on: Friday 11th April 2025

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

Please contact the school office on admin2053@welearn365.com to make an appointment or to find out further information.

Bridgetown Primary School – 01789 205092

https://www.bridgetown.warwickshire.sch.uk/

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 admin2053@welearn365.com

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SEN TA role advert.pdf - 154 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bridgetown Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 405 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridgetown Primary School website
• Email address: admin2053@welearn365.com
• Phone number: 01789 205092
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridgetown-primary-school

Bridgetown is a thriving, inclusive, and welcoming primary school on the edge of Stratford-upon-Avon. We pride ourselves on our high expectations, nurturing ethos, and commitment to excellence in education.

Arranging a visit to Bridgetown Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin2053@welearn365.com.

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