Teaching Assistant - SEN
Twerton Infant School, Bath, Somerset, BA2 1QRThis job expired on 29 August 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
9 September 2024
Closing date
29 August 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 August 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 18.75 hours/week, Wednesday - Friday (3 days) 8.30am - 3.15pm, term time only plus two INSET days.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary contract linked to SEN child(ren) and funding
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,114 – 23,893 FTE (pending pay award) Salary depending on qualifications and experience and will be Pro rata.
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful applicant will:
Have an understanding of pupils with SEN and a holistic understanding of child development.
Be reliable and flexible.
Be calm and patient.
Be able to act on their own initiative.
Be able to carry out a speech and language programme under the guidance of the school’s Speech and Language Therapist.
Be able to work as part of a team with excellent communication skills.
Be confident to liaise with staff, parents and other professionals.
Have a professional attitude and understand the need for confidentiality.
Have high expectations for children’s learning and behaviour.
What the school offers its staff
Wellbeing afternoons.
Further details about the role
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. These will be carried out by parties independent of the recruitment process and not divulged until after interviews and selection have taken place.
Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against, or disadvantaged, by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements.
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About Twerton Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 156 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Twerton Infant School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- applications@twerton-infant-school.bathnes.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01225 423526
Twerton Infant School and Nursery is a 2-form entry infant school with an onsite Nursery for 2 and 3 year olds. We are an LA Maintained school and we work closely with 6 other primary schools in BANES within the South Gloucester Learning Alliance, which provides wide-ranging support and CPD. The school has a long-established reputation for being both inclusive and responsive to children’s individual needs.
Our recent OFSTED inspection rated the whole school as Good.
We have an excellent on-site Forest School, providing fantastic outdoor learning for all children, including those with additional needs. We also follow the Thrive approach, which supports children’s wellbeing and mental health. Our motto is ‘Play, Learn, Grow, Live Well Together. Thrive at Twerton - the School that Cares’ and this is embedded in everything we do.
We are one of seven schools in BANES who are part of the St John’s Primary Empowerment Programme which is enabling us to work closely over a sustained period of time with key delivery partners:
• Ruth Miskin Education
• Brighter Futures
• White Rose Maths
• HCRG Care Group (Speech and Language)
• Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team
We also enjoy close community links and receive support from:
• Bath Recreation – additional PE provision;
• Bath Rugby Club – learning support from senior squad players
• Bath City Football Club – Play Support and afterschool club
• Prior Park College – Sixth Form Reading Volunteers
• RSVP – Reading Volunteers
We have developed a broad Curriculum and we use Drawing Club, Curious Quests and Read Write Ink throughout the school.
We understand that the pandemic changed many things. More than ever, we all need to balance the demands of professional life with time for family, friendships and other pursuits.
You can learn more about the school and our Curriculum by visiting the School website and reading our Curriculum Intent Statement:
https://twertoninfant.school/learning-together/
If you have a passion for learning, a dedication to children and a commitment to teamwork, then we would like to hear from you – you could make a real difference at our school.
Visits to the school are welcomed. If you have any questions about the vacancy or the school please ring the school on 01225 423526, or send an email to twerton_inf@bathnes.gov.uk.
Application Details: Please note we do NOT accept CVs.
Please send completed application form, consent to obtain references form and equal opportunities form by post addressed to
Mr George Samios (Headteacher) at:
Twerton Infant School
Poolemead Road
Bath BA2 1QR
Tel: 01225 423526
Alternatively, please email your application to: applications@twerton-infant-school.bathnes.sch.uk
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview by email. Please ensure that applications include an email address.
School Website: https://twertoninfant.school
You also can find out more by visiting our Social Media pages:
https://www.facebook.com/twertoninfantschool
https://twitter.com/Twerton_Infants/
Arranging a visit to Twerton Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@twerton-infant-school.bathnes.sch.uk.
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