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SEND Teaching assistant

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

This job expired on 15 November 2024 – see similar jobs

• 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

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Employment offers may be subject to checks, including:
• DBS
• Childcare disqualification
• Medical
• Online
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• References
• Suitability to work with children
Due to amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, some minor offences are now protected and should not be disclosed. For guidance, seek legal advice or visit [Nacro’s Criminal Record Support Service](https://www.nacro.org.uk).

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Upload additional documents

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

JMAT Equal Opportunities Form.docx - 54.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Job Description and Person Specification Updated HFP.docx - 121 KB (opens in new tab)

JMAT Application Form 2024.docx - 75 KB (opens in new tab)

About Highfield Farm Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 82 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Highfield Farm Primary School website
• Email address: office@hfp.jmat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01709 760538
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highfield-farm-primary-school

Highfield Farm Primary School.
A small, nurturing primary school in the heart of West Melton.

Arranging a visit to Highfield Farm Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@hfp.jmat.org.uk.

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