Teaching Assistant (with a focus on SEN support)
St Christopher's Church of England School, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3LAThis job expired on 10 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
4 November 2024
Closing date
10 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 30 hours per week: Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.15pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - to end of August 2025
Pay scale
- Grade 4 pt 4 - Grade 5 (depending on experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant who can offer support in a class with a range of complex social, emotional and mental health needs. We are looking for someone who:
- Ideally, has experience of/ is also willing to develop their knowledge through training, of working with children with SEMH needs.
- Is aware of strategies to de-escalate behaviour and support children to re-engage with learning.
- Is sensitive to the social and emotional needs for the child.
- Can establish good relationships with children whilst setting firm boundaries.
- Is able to identify children's strengths and targets to help build their development
- Is confident in working with students on a 1:1 basis, small group basis and assisting the class teachers where necessary
- Is able to work alongside outside agencies (including attending meetings) to support the learning and development of the child.
- Has good interpersonal skills especially when dealing with children, colleagues and parents/carers whilst upholding the ethos of the school.
- Is supportive and keen to work as a part of a dedicated team and to be involved in school life
- Will support and enhance the values of our school.
What the school offers its staff
What St Christopher’s can offer:
- Enthusiastic children who want to learn.
- A strong, happy and motivated staff team.
- Broad range of CPD opportunities.
- Large grounds with provision for outdoor learning and forest school.
- A supportive and forward-thinking Governing Body.
- Part of a very successful Multi Academy Trust with strong links with other local schools.
Further details about the role
To apply for this post please either:
Go to the ODST website - at https://www.odst.org.uk/vacancies and click on ‘view current vacancies’ and then ‘search’ to find this vacancy.
Go to St Christopher’s CE School Website – at https://www.st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk/vacancies/ and download an application form from the About us / Vacancies page and email it to sbm@st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
St Christopher’s CE Primary School and the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All safer recruitment checks are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.
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About St Christopher's Church of England School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 149 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sbm@st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01367 860318
St Christopher’s stands on the edge of the picturesque village of Langford, surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers a happy, safe and friendly environment for children and their families. We are very proud of our school family, our vision enables all children to 'be the best they can be' and SHINE. We foster learning that develops children's personal, social and emotional skills, developing and sustaining well-being as well as equipping them with skills for the future.
Arranging a visit to St Christopher's Church of England School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk.
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