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SEND Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

Burwell Village College (Primary), Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0DU

This job expired on 2 October 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Teaching Assistant (SEND) 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year TA Point 2 Level 3 NJC 2022 (£20,812 FTE annual pro-rata to £16,007.99) fixed term until August 2024. The role is reviewed annually in line with funding. Monday – Friday between 08:30 – 15:30 (pattern to be agreed)
• Contract type: Fixed term - To 31st August 2024
• Pay scale: Level 2 Point 3 NJC 2022

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Establish positive relationships with pupils supported.
• Support pupils with activities which support English and maths skills
• Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task
• Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
• Monitor and record pupil activities as appropriate writing records and reports as required
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher
• To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
• To attend to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid.
• To assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.
• Assist with the development and implementation of EHCPs, pupil profiles, individual learning plans and care plans.
• To provide structured support and education plans for pupils to provide strategies to manage behaviours and social and emotional needs
• Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate
• To assist with the display and presentation of pupils’ work
• To supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break-times when the postholder should facilitate games and activities
• To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
• To liaise with parents and outside agencies where appropriate

What the school offers its staff

At Burwell Village College we believe that every child has the ability to succeed if we give them the right opportunities. We have recently rewritten our curriculum to reflect the highest standards in all curriculum areas. We know that giving children support in areas they need is crucial to their success in life, making them believe that they can achieve anything.

We have a number of children who require additional support to ensure that they can access the curriculum fully. We are keen that all children develop their independent skills but also recognise that this requires teaching and support in more detail for some of our children. You would work as part of a team to support identified pupils in lessons and at lunchtimes and break times. Initially the role is likely to be supporting a specific child but we want to develop a team who can work with multiple children with different needs throughout the school. The role is overseen by the SENDCo who will provide support and training as necessary.

The children here are well-behaved, hard-working and eager to learn. The facilities are fantastic with space and equipment readily available, including a well-being room and a developing sensory and breakout room. Parents are keen to support the school and are positive about the improvements already being made.

This is a brilliant opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable children. If you really want to have a measurable impact on children’s life chances, Burwell could be the school for you. If you have the knowledge and skills we are looking for then we would be really keen to hear from you.

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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Additional documents

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SEND TA Job Description TA L2.doc - 48.5 KB (opens in new tab)

SEND TA Advert.doc - 76.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Burwell Village College (Primary)

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 379 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Burwell Village College (Primary) website
• Email address: ktaylor@burwellvillage.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01638 613103
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burwell-village-college-primary

Burwell Village College Primary School is at an exciting time in its journey. We have just appointed a new Headteacher and a new Governing Body and are putting in place plans to ensure that our children get the best possible opportunities to succeed.

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