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Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in Infant Class

Bentley Church of England Primary School, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 5JP

This job expired on 26 September 2022 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 September 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 September 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 2 days a week (Thur & Fri), 12 Hours a week 8:45am-3.15pm term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - until 31st August 2023
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,887-£20,290
• Actual salary: £5,374-£5,849
• Pay scale: Grade B–C depending on experience

Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in Infant Class job summary

We are looking for a Special Needs Assistant to
support the Year 2 Class in our inclusive, successful village school. The role
includes supporting a pupil with additional needs within a mainstream Infant
class.

We
are currently recruiting for more than one support role. There is a possibility of combining this role
with our Breakfast Club Assistant position if you are interested in longer
hours. Please make it clear on your
application form if this is something you would be interested in.

Key areas of
work to include specifically;

• Support a pupil with
  additional needs working within a mainstream Infant class


• Work under the direction of
  the class teacher and SEN Lead to support and teach the pupil in all
  aspects of their curriculum learning


• Adapt planning to develop
  phonics and core skills


• Able to take responsibility and
  use own ideas to support all pupils


• Support and work with the
  teacher in testing and assessing pupils in the class


• Deal with any class behavioural
  and special needs issues in conjunction with the teacher and SEND Lead


• Lead on intervention
  programmes to develop individual needs and to teach small groups of pupils
  


• Conduct assessments under
  teacher or SEND Lead supervision


• Support effective lunch and
  playtime cover as a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant within this role

Desirable skills
and experience;

• Knowledge of how primary schools work (systems/policies/experience)
• A clear understanding about how to support learning in the
  classroom, and to support good behaviour management within school expectations
• Experience and qualifications relevant to the role e.g. Child
  development degree, teaching degree, and specific learning support programme training
  (such as Makaton, ASD support, SALT etc)

• Experience working with
  children in an educational setting, as work or as a regular volunteer


• Positive and effective
  experience in supporting young children with special needs

Essential;

• Empathy and kindness to
  support all pupils needs


• Excellent literacy and
  numeracy skills


• Good communication skills


• Flexible and child centred


• Ability to work well within a
  team

• A ‘can do’ attitude to enable all children to achieve their very
  best
• A good sense of humour and a desire to help all children achieve

• An interested learner who
  will research and think how to support the needs of our pupils

As a school
we will offer;

• A rewarding and very fulfilling role within our Church School
  community in a lovely rural village
• 200 amazing children to work with
• A great staff team to work alongside
• Training and support to help your induction and development

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

Bentley CE Primary and Hampshire County Council are 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 are subject to the following checks:

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.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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

SNA Oct 22.pdf - 443 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bentley Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 187 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bentley Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@bentley.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01420 525010
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bentley-church-of-england-primary-school

We are a one-form entry primary school, who is proud of being at the heart of village life. We believe in ‘Aiming high’ and in trying new things to challenge what we do at every level of the school.

With our commitment to outdoor learning, eco initiatives, high expectations, and a strong Christian ethos, we offer a unique and rewarding environment for both staff and pupils.

Arranging a visit to Bentley Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bentley.hants.sch.uk.

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