Teaching Assistant - Supporting Children with SEND
Haynes Lower School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3PR21 days remaining to apply
Closing date
30 December 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 October 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Working pattern
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,737.00 - £23,114.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant - Supporting Children with SEND job summary
Monday - Friday
32.50 hours per week: 6.5 hours per day: 8.30am - 3.30pm with 30 minute lunch break
Scale Level 2A, points 3-4 £22,737 - £23,114 pro rata
Term Time Only and 5 Training Days per academic year
Fixed Term Contract: 01.01.24 - 31.08.2024
Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews conducted accordingly.
The vacancy will close on appointment of a suitable candidate
The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to work closely with the supportive school team to ensure the care of the children, supporting their learning and development and ensuring their care.
You will be working across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 supporting children who have SEND needs and are looking for someone who:
- has experience of working with children who have SEND needs within Key Stages 1 &2
- has current experience of working within a lower / primary school
- will be a positive role model
- has a calm manner and a kind, patient nature
- has a good understanding of child development and ways to support children learn and develop
- is a team player, supporting their colleagues with preparation for learning activities
- is enthusiastic and willing to be flexible
- will be fully immersed in school life
- has a firm understanding of safeguarding policies and procedure
The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to work closely with the supportive school team to ensure the care of the children, supporting their learning and development and ensuring their care. Suitable candidates will be considered who are working towards a Level 2 qualification and who are currently working or volunteering in a lower / primary school and have experience of working within the classroom environment.
Haynes Lower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. As part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for shortlisted candidates .
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About Haynes Lower School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
- Education phase
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- School size
- 142 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Haynes Lower School website (opens in new tab)
Haynes Lower School and nursery is a small village school. We believe that all children have the right to receive a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating education.
Our curriculum enables children to develop confidence, to progress, to acquire knowledge, to build and embed skills throughout their time at our school. We promote values and tolerance within the school community and encourage children to become good citizens who contribute to the wider world. Everything we do is therefore rooted in our values based approach to education.
Come and join our friendly and supportive team. We can offer successful candidates a supportive, hardworking, collaborative and committed staff team, a strong values based education and friendly, well behaved and motivated learners.
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