SLCN Teaching Assistant
Bletchingley Village Primary School, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4PPThis job expired on 16 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 April 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 25hours @ Grade TLT3 & 6.25hours @ Grade TLT5
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- From £14,856
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Basic numeracy and literacy e.g. through GCSE qualification in English and Maths or equivalent - grade 4 or above, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level.
- Ability to fulfil all spoken, written and comprehension aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English in all public facing roles.
- Ability to plan lessons and supervise students and staff in the absence of the teacher
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety regulations, procedures and the principles of equality and diversity.
- Experience of working with or supporting young people
- Maybe required to undertake first aid qualifications
- Basic IT Skills
- Accuracy and ability to follow instructions
- May be required to undertake manual handling and physically demanding work
- Good listening skills and enthusiasm to learn
- Effective team player
- Able to use own initiative
- Supportive and approachable
- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people in line with school Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and the Staff Behaviour policy.
What the school offers its staff
Bletchingley Village Primary School is an all-through, values-led Primary School, with its own Nursery Class and a specialist Centre for children with speech, language and communication needs, set in beautiful and extensive grounds.
We have an exciting opportunity for an SLCN Teaching Assistant to join our friendly primary school to work in our COIN centre which caters for children with recognised developmental language disorders (DLD), This is a rewarding post for candidates who will thrive on the opportunity to positively affect student outcomes. One day a week will involve supervisory duties, including the planning and delivery of lessons.
In return we will offer you: -
• Supportive and forward-thinking colleagues within school and the MAT as a whole
• Good induction and training/development opportunities
• Staff discount scheme
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved students, willing to learn
As part of our proactive school team, you will need to be compassionate and enthusiastic, with the ability to maintain a calm and positive attitude. The ability to work as part of a team and build relationships with others is key, as is the requirement to maintain confidentiality at all times.
If you feel that you have the appropriate experience, skills, and enthusiasm, we would be really pleased to receive your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
Tandridge Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bletchingley Village Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 243 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bletchingley Village Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@tandridgelearningtrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01883 776677
To support the SLCN centre with their responsibility for the development and education of children in schools, to include pupils with special needs.
To assist an individual teacher, or teachers, in delivering and evaluating programmes and adapting teaching materials to suit the particular requirements of individual pupils and groups.
To assist in meeting the pupils’ need for encouragement, reassurance and comfort while encouraging independence at all times.
To assist with personal care
Arranging a visit to Bletchingley Village Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@tandridgelearningtrust.co.uk.
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