SEND Teaching assistant

Highfield Farm Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 6NF

Deadline is tomorrow

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 November 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
6 November 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 12:30pm. 20 hours
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: D 5-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Minimum of English and Maths GCSE or equivalent

(Grade A-C or 9-5)

NVQ Level 2 or higher qualification in an area appropriate to this role.

Evidence of continuous professional development.

First aid training.

Demonstrable levels of numeracy and literacy.

Experience of working in a school setting with children.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Ability to handle changing circumstances and varied responsibilities.

Ability to work in close collaboration with a class teacher, following their lead.

Demonstrate patience and understanding, and a willingness to help and nurture all children.

Experience in multi-agency working.

Experience of working with children with SEND.

Good levels of competency in using ICT.

Knowledge of relevant school policies including safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety and data protection and the importance of adhering to them.

Some knowledge of the National Curriculum, EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Framework and phonics.

Knowledge of the school and its community.

Knowledge of Teaching Assistant standards 2016 approved by Unions.

Able to build successful working relationships.

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Empathetic with those facing barriers to their learning.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Demonstrably professional, honest and loyal.

Commitment to children and their learning, wellbeing and safety.

Committed to equality in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Dedicated to promoting their own professional development.

Reliable and dependable.

Willingness to meet Teaching Assistant standards and know strengths and areas to develop.

What the school offers its staff

A warm welcome into a small friendly school.

Continuous professional development relevant to the 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.