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SEN Teaching Assistant

Upland Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4DG

This job expired on 3 October 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  31st October 2023

• Closing date

  3 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,804.00 Annually (FTE) (Actual Salary £12,992)

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

Post Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

School: Upland Primary School

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2024

Contract Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 1pm Monday - Friday

Grade: BEX 051 / NJC 5 

Salary: £24,804 FTE (Actual £12,992) 

Interview: 10th October 2023 

Closing date: The closing date for applications is 3rd October 2023, however this advert may close early if a suitable applicant is recruited.

Position Start Date: 31st October 2023

We are looking to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant to support the educational outcomes of our EYFS pupils. We are looking for an experienced TA with a proven track record of supporting pupils with a high level of need. The ideal candidate will have:

The minimum of a Level 2 Diploma or equivalent, with proficient practical skill

Experience of working in Early Years

●      Support the teaching and learning of an individual with SEN    
Be aware of the SEND Code of Practice 

Knowledge of a range of primary school interventions and provisions

 Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 020 8303 2175.

Upland Primary School

Upland Primary School is an over-subscribed two-form entry primary school with a nursery in the heart of Bexleyheath.  Our school has a vibrant feel; we are proud of our happy, welcoming and positive atmosphere and our strong community links.  The exciting and innovative curriculum at Upland ensures that our children enjoy coming to school and have a real love of learning.  Our children are encouraged to become independent learners; we work together to build confidence and self-esteem, allowing children to explore different activities in a variety of ways.

For further information about the school, please visit www.upland.bexley.sch.uk

 Cygnus Academies Trust

Upland Primary School is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

 

Safer recruitment

Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.  All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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 Upland Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 475 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Upland Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/upland-primary-school-bexleyheath

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