SEN Teaching Assistant
St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 8RN10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
preferable 24.02.25
Closing date
10 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 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
- £20,587.00 Annually (Actual)
SEN Teaching Assistant job summary
We are looking to appoint a SEN Teaching assistant initially for a fixed term period from 24th February 2025 until 31st July 2025.
You will be friendly, enthusiastic and be able to build a rapport with pupils. You will be expected to be a good role model to our pupils working with them in a reliable, committed and dedicated way, showing a genuine interest in their continuing development and well-being.
We are looking to appoint an inspirational, forward thinking SEN teaching assistant who prides themselves in working collaboratively, supporting children in building foundations for happy and successful life-long learners. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills in a caring and supportive school. The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience of working with high- complex SEN children, specifically autism.
Our children receive a personalised curriculum which includes a hybrid approach to learning. Children follow the National curriculum wherever possible, alongside specialist interventions including, sensory circuits, attention autism, TEACCH Trays and PECS. The ideal candidate would have experience of these specialist strategies. However, we are able to offer training and support to the right candidate, to learn on the job.
We offer a friendly and supportive working environment with a commitment to the professional development of all staff.
Monday – Friday
8.30am – 3.30pm (32.5 hours per week)
Term Time only
We are looking for someone who :
- has an NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- has an understanding of high-complex needs and can celebrate all achievements that all groups of children make.
- has experience of working as a SEN teaching assistant
- has a cheerful, warm and welcoming personality with the ability to communicate with children and adults alike
- is reliable, efficient and flexible
- can work in a creative and inspirational way with high expectations for all
- Will be committed to the strong Christian ethos of our schools
- Speak fluent English as in accordance with part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016)
What we will offer the right person:
- Energetic, enthusiastic and confident children
- A supportive ethos, ambition and high achievement for all
- A dynamic, creative environment, encouraging collaboration and open to innovation
- A strong, dedicated team who work hard for our school community
- An enthusiastic leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues
- A warm, family atmosphere
- Ambition and vision for all within the trust
Informal visit to the school is encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. The job description, person specification and link to the application form can be found on this page. CVs will not be accepted unless accompanied by a completed application form.
The Fioretti Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure certificate. The Fioretti Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 210 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
School location
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