SEND Support Assistants x 2

Ordsall Primary School, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7SL

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 1 x 30 hours/week, Monday to Friday, term-time only. 1 x 23.75 hours, Monday to Friday, term-time only.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Attached to funding of specific children
• Actual salary: 30 hours: £17,213 and 23.75 hours: £13,627

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for people who:

• have the ability to inspire children with a love of learning;
• have high expectations for all children;
• are hardworking and adaptable to change;
• attend to pupils' personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, personal care, first aid and emotional wellbeing, including the use of specialist equipment where necessary
• are willing to undergo training in order to be a highly effective SEND support assistant
• have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and is a true team player; and
• can play an active part in the wider life of our school.

Applicants must have:

• Experience working with children, ideally in a SEND or educational setting.
• Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and experience supporting children with diverse needs.
• Patient, empathetic, and understanding approach to supporting students.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Positive and proactive attitude, with the ability to adapt to individual student needs.
• Willingness to learn and participate in SEND-related training.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to meeting students' changing needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Relevant qualifications

What the school offers its staff

In return, Ordsall Primary School can offer you:

• fabulous children who are keen to learn and ‘be the best that they can be’;
• a happy and welcoming working environment;
• a welcoming and caring ethos where everyone is valued and supported;
• dedicated and friendly team of staff and governors who are committed to the inclusion of all children and who have a true commitment to developing children’s personal, social and emotional development;
• staff that truly believe every child can achieve their full potential;
• a positive outlook on life and an enthusiasm for learning;
• opportunities for further professional development; and
• a supportive and friendly community of parents.

Further details about the role

Please indicate which role you are applying for in your application form.

Part-time applications are welcome for both positions.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@ordsallpri.notts.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SEND Support Job Description.pdf - 74.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ordsall Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 587 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ordsall Primary School website
• Email address: office@ordsallpri.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01777702852
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ordsall-primary-school

At Ordsall Primary School it is our mission to provide all our children with an exciting, meaningful and memorable experience within a secure and stimulating environment. We want everyone within our school community to develop pride, perseverance and personal responsibility so that there is a culture where everyone is valued and is able to fulfill their potential. We strive to ensure that everyone works together in partnership to engender within themselves a respect for the environment, the world, themselves and others, so that we learn to celebrate differences, in order to promote the inclusive participation of all.

Arranging a visit to Ordsall Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@ordsallpri.notts.sch.uk.

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