Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Siddington Church of England Primary School, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6HL

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 October 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,294.00 - £25,545.00 Annually (FTE)

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) 1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

Siddington is a vibrant and inclusive primary school dedicated to providing high-quality education and support for all students. We are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential, regardless of their individual needs or challenges.

Job Purpose:

Play a key role in the continued development of an individual pupil, working closely with the Class Teacher and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO).

Work with parents, key agencies and the pupil to ensure effective inclusion.

Keep up-to-date with national strategies for supporting pupils with autism, communication and interaction needs.

Provide one-to-one support and assistance to the pupil in various early learning and social activities

Support the pupil in developing self-regulation strategies to manage emotions and behaviour effectively

Create a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages the pupil’s social interaction and engagement with peers and adults

Implement sensory activities and techniques to support the pupil’s sensory processing needs

Know the targets that the pupil/s is/are working towards and understand how best to work towards achieving these

Deliver specific targeted intervention programmes to meet the needs of the individual pupil

Provide support for SEND pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to access learning

Support other pupils in accordance with EHCP targets for the 1:1 pupil

Feedback to the parent on a daily basis

Record all significant events using the school’s systems, policies and procedures

Prepare and maintain visual timetables and Now and Next boards for the individual pupil

Assist with carrying out risk assessments for activities undertaken by the individual pupil; ensuring their safety and wellbeing

Comply with the policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, SEND/inclusion and data protection, reporting all concerns to the designated safeguarding lead

Contribute to the overall ethos, values and aims of the school

Build positive relationships with all stakeholders and uphold the culture of the school

Be punctual and have good attendance to ensure the pupil receives consistent support

Contribute to annual reviews for the pupil’s EHCP as necessary and help monitor their progress

Work collaboratively with other professionals, such as educational psychologists, Advisory Teaching Service and other Teaching Assistants as part of a professional team

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits and out of school activities as required within contracted hours and to take responsibility for pupils under the supervision of the teacher

Assist with carrying out risk assessments for activities undertaken by the individual pupil; ensuring their safety and wellbeing

This role is expected to be for 30 hours a week.

This role is expected to be for 30 hours a week.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Siddington Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 86 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Siddington Church of England Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/siddington-church-of-england-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Siddington is a Church of England Primary School within the Corinium Education Trust. The school's Vision is 'To have fun, do our very best and look after everyone in a caring Christian community'. The school has a strong curriculum that ensures pupils achieve their potential and beyond. Our most recent Ofsted report rated the school as 'Good' and highlighted that the school was a 'thriving community'. It also recognised our commitment to providing well sequenced curriculums and that we provide positive experiences that enrich pupil's personal development.

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