SEN Teaching Assistant
Lerryn CofE Primary School, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0QA14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC at Interview
Closing date
29 January 2025 at 8am
Date listed
15 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,960.00 - £24,786.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary is £12.42 - £12.85 per hour for 30 hours per week. £16,468 to £17,036 per year (actual)
SEN Teaching Assistant job summary
Our 'Bring It!' vision requires us to ensure our pupils are excited by and fully engaged in their learning and school experience more widely. We support them to use their talents to create positive school memories with their friends that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.
Our aim is to inspire a lifetime of adventure.
As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and talented team at Lerryn Church of England Primary School We are part of a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our pupils’ learning.
Lerryn Church of England Primary School is a smaller than average school, set in the beautiful surroundings of Lerryn village. We aim to develop a love of learning in our children to last through their lives. We believe passionately in our children having the highest aspirations and are committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum with exciting opportunities. We want to enable all our children to realise their full potential, their talents and their interests in all areas.
We are looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant - to assist in the educational, personal, and social development of a child with SEN under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues (e.g. the Headteacher, SENCo and Class Teacher). Our ideal candidate will:
- Have experience working with children with SEN on 1:1 basis or in class
- Preferred training or experience in Makaton
- Be passionate about working with SEN children
- Be flexible, proactive and patient
- Be able to communicate effectively within a team
The role would be term time from 8.45am - 3.15pm, Monday to Friday, totaling 30 hours a week. This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2025 subject to ongoing funding being received.
St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Barnabas CE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. This position is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Lerryn CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England/Christian, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 18 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Lerryn CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Lerryn School is a small school with a big heart! High up on the hill, we are the beacon of our community, supporting each other to be the best we can be!
We are extremely fortunate to be set in the most beautiful location. Our outdoor adventure programme sees our children enjoy everything that the great outdoors has to offer. From river scrambles to woodland walks, from mountain biking to hiking - our curriculum is full of ambition, awe and wonder.
We are incredibly grateful to have a committed community who value the importance of an all-rounded educcation. Our Lerryn School Association help us to make anything possible!
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