SEN Teaching Assistant
Worth Primary School, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1QA5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 October 2024 at 8am
Date listed
25 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 30 hours per week (8.45am – 3.15pm with 30 minutes lunch), term time only (FTE 38 weeks per year). Part time hours / job share considered, if stated at the time of application
Contract type
- Fixed term - 6 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,500 - £25,979
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
- Experience of working with SEN children with challenging behaviours
- Experience of working in a primary school
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Experience of working in an EYFS setting
- A high standard of basic education in English and Maths
- A GCSE in English and Maths
- Additional SEN, teaching or teaching assistant qualifications
- Completed positive handling training
-
Paediatric
first aid
- Ability to build strong relationships with children and motivate them to learn
- Ability to communicate effectively – both verbally and in writing
- Ability to respond calmly and constructively when dealing with students with SEN
- Experience of working in a SEN setting
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to seek advice and assistance to meet a pupil’s needs
- A willingness to engage in professional development opportunities
- Ability to provide engaging 1:1 support
- Ability to use a range of strategies for learning and behaviour
- Ability to work with members of a team
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to learn and use a range of strategies to deal with classroom and individual behaviour
- A good understanding of the Primary National Curriculum and SEN documentation
- Willingness to maintain confidentiality on all school matters
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
- To work within the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and procedures
What the school offers its staff
Free car parking
EAP programme
Further details about the role
The Headteacher and Trustees of Worth Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Primary/EYFS Teaching Assistant who has high expectations for all pupils to join our hardworking and friendly team.
The position will comprise of 1:1 or small group working with children in the Reception Class (EYFS) who require support regulating their emotions as well as accessing their education in and out of the classroom. Candidates must be flexible, able to use their initiative and possess a good sense of humour for working with young children. Our goal is for every child to reach their potential so we are seeking someone special who will strive to help children to reach their goals regardless of their barriers to learning.
Previous experience of working in a primary school/EYFS setting would be an advantage.
Please read the applicant information which contains the person specification and job description for more details. Applications should be accompanied by a supporting letter which evidences that you meet all essential criteria from the person specification.
Please apply online and email your covering letter tosbm@worth.cheshire.sch.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sbm@worth.cheshire.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Worth Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Worth Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@worth.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01625 875900
Worth Primary School is a Single Academy Trust based within the thriving town of Poynton in East Cheshire. A single form entry school providing primary education for pupils from the ages of 4-11 years and currently has 205 pupils on roll.
The school is popular and well-regarded in the local community. It recently celebrated its 60th birthday. We are proud of our history and excited about our future.
We are a warm and friendly school dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating and happy learning environment for all of our children to thrive. Our child centred approach to teaching and learning prioritises individual needs and develops children who have a real love of learning and a strong foundation for their future. Great importance and emphasis are placed on having a positive and respectful attitude in and out of the classroom. Worth values the views of everyone involved in the school and respects any constructive feedback from the staff, governors, parents and, most importantly, the pupils.
Arranging a visit to Worth Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@worth.cheshire.sch.uk.
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