Teaching Assistant (SEN) Level 2
Lawn Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2QR5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 November 2024
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: 3 Days per week (8:30am – 15:45pm) Term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - until 31 August 2026
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,584
Actual salary
- £ 12935
Pay scale
- Grade D point 7-12
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
Good standard of education especially with regard to literacy and numeracy skills.
GCSE Maths and English grade C or equivalent
Recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification *
see list at the end of this person specification
Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of the statutory framework in subject areas and phases supported.
Knowledge of Teaching Assistants’ contribution to raising standards by the promotion of independent learning.
Appreciation of the National Curriculum and how this is applied to planning, preparation and delivery of learning activities.
Knowledge and understanding of pupil assessment, progress, evaluation and reporting of attainment.
Knowledge of stages of child development and individual needs.
Knowledge of appropriate behaviour management practices
Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures that contribute to the maintenance of pupil safety and security
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols.
Ability to use resources and materials including ICT software and equipment
Experience
Experience of working within an education setting or equivalent.
Direct experience of working with pupils to raise attainment through personal intervention
Proven experience of working with children and young people, including children with individual needs and from a range of backgrounds.
Innovative use of resources and materials including ICT software and equipment
Relevant experience of building positive relationships with all stakeholders.
Understanding the role of parents/carers and the wider community in education
Skills/Abilities
Understanding and awareness of individual needs and ability to adjust communication methods accordingly.
Developed communication skills, both orally and in writing
Ability to contribute to the management of pupil behaviour
Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
Awareness of techniques necessary to support individual learning needs and development.
Initiative in dealing with day-to-day issues
Ability to contribute to the planning and delivery of learning activities
Skills to support the effective use of ICT in the classroom.
Ability to organise classroom resources
Contribute to maintaining pupil records.
Personal qualities
A diplomatic and patient approach
Efficient and meticulous in organisation
Commitment to inclusive education
Able to work flexibly, adopt a hands on approach and respond to unplanned situations
Ability to evaluate own development needs and those of others and to address them
Ability to work in accordance with the school’s policies including health and safety and safeguarding policies
Work Related Circumstances
Must be willing to undertake training as required
Must ensure confidentiality in respect of pupils and information.
Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding
Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety
Commitment to the Trust’s ethos, aims and whole community.
What the school offers its staff
- A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards.
- Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives
- Calm and purposeful learning environments
- Friendly, polite, well-behaved children who deserve the very best
- Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
- A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
- Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is 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 may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
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.
Applying for the job
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About Lawn Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 430 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Lawn Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- m.hennessy@lawn.derby.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 550178
We have a very talented and committed teaching and support staff team who offer the children many different ways to excel and achieve. The school curriculum is differentiated to provide challenge for our more able pupils and support for those with any special educational needs. We have an extensive range of extra-curricular activities that provide an extra dimension to the opportunities for learning. We are continually developing our technological facilities to ensure that all of our pupils can access and benefit from the digital learning environment.
Our mission statement “DREAM, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE” reflects our understanding and beliefs. It promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school. This leads to a consistently high level of pupil achievement, preparing pupils for the challenges, opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
Mental health and wellbeing plays a vital role in education and impact on our students’ learning. This academic year the school is committed to working towards the School Mental Health Award. This is supported by the Carnegie School of Education at Leeds Beckett University who say:
“The Department for Education recognises the direct link between positive mental health in schools and successful educational outcomes; the Mental Health Award for Schools builds on this link and provides a framework for educational institutions to evidence policies and initiatives that work towards improving emotional health and wellbeing for both staff and pupils.”
for more information about our school please check out our website http://www.lawn.derby.sch.uk/
Arranging a visit to Lawn Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.hennessy@lawn.derby.sch.uk.
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