SEN Teaching Assistant
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Job start date
29 August 2023
Closing date
9 June 2023 at 9am
Date listed
26 May 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
- Part time: 25 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band 2 points 3-5
What skills and experience we're looking for
JOB OVERVIEW
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible, and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities. You will be flexible, reliable and positive and be a good communicator working with parents, teachers and professionals for the good of the child. You must be enthusiastic and creative, be able to inspire pupils to achieve and be an outstanding team player that is willing to undertake necessary training and be able to show initiative, but also be able to seek or listen to advice.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Working with class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning
- Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis
- Accompanying groups on trips
- Supporting assessment and evidence learning
- Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources
- Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners
- Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability
What the school offers its staff
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Term time hours
- The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
- Pension Scheme, Nationally agreed Terms and Conditions, Medicash and Electric Car Scheme
- Good opportunities for personal and career development
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 or above (or equivalent)
- Previous childcare experience
- A proven ability to work on their own initiative
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to positively relate to children and adults
- The ability to use the relevant technology/equipment
- A can-do attitude
- A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem, and progress of everyone at the school
To apply for the position, please visit our websitehttps://www.aquinas-cmat.org/vacancies/.
TO EXPRESS AN INTEREST IN THIS POST, PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION, A MAXIMUM OF TWO SIDES OF A4, VIA THE UPLOAD CV / RESUME BUTTON IN THE APPLY PAGE, NO LATER THAN THE CLOSING DATE
Visits to the school are welcome and you can arrange to visit by telephoning the school office on 0116 2882203.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.
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 Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 209 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@stjohnfisher-wigston.leics.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0116 2882203
Arranging a visit to Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stjohnfisher-wigston.leics.sch.uk.
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