Teaching Assistant SEND

Thorpe Acre Junior School, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 December 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - 13 hours per week, Mondays and Fridays, term-time + INSET days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £7,188

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will initially be working 1:1 with a child with SEND and will:

• Be committed to the safeguarding of all pupils
• Enjoy working with children
• Have a calming and caring manner
• Have experience of supporting pupils with SEN in their learning
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be able to show initiative and be adaptable
• Be able to work as part of our team

See Job Description/Personnel Specification for full requirements.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A well-resourced attractive working environment
• The opportunity to work with motivated and friendly children
• Supportive staff and governors
• A commitment to continuing professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

Thorpe Acre Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and it is expected that staff at the school share this commitment. This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Therefore a DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check) is an essential requirement.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@taj.leics.sch.uk

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

Upload additional documents

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

Teaching Assistant JD (Grade 6) (Updated Nov 2023).pdf - 229 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Adv.pdf - 127 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thorpe Acre Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Thorpe Acre Junior School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@taj.leics.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01509 214974
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thorpe-acre-junior-school (opens in new tab)

We are very proud of our school and our success stems from a relentless drive to put children’s learning experiences at the heart of all we do. Our rich and creative curriculum, along with the pastoral support we offer, encourages every child to discover and nurture his and her special gifts and talents. We are a busy, friendly local authority maintained school in Loughborough who have been rated as GOOD in all areas during our last three Ofsted inspections, carried out in February 2013, November 2017 and May 2023.

Arranging a visit to Thorpe Acre Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@taj.leics.sch.uk.

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