SEND Teaching Assistant

We are looking to recruit 2 experienced teaching assistants to join our delightful village school. We are seeking applicants with experience of supporting pupils with SEND (ideally with ASD). This role is in our SEND Unit for children with SEND working alongside a qualified teachers and a group of experienced teaching assistants. This is a role has a working pattern that is term time role, working 39 weeks per year, and the working hours are 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday. Our SEND unit - Maple Class - have a large dedicated space, inside and outside, with a range of high quality sensory resources. Staff work alongside the staff in the wider school, supporting one another and our pupils. We work closely with another small rural school in the Trust who also have a SEND unit so that we can share resources, planning and plan shared events together, e.g. a summer fun sports event with a colour run! One role is a permanent position and one role is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027. Visits can be arranged via the school office on 01959 532224. Halstead Community Primary School is a thriving village school set in the heart of the local community. We are Ofsted graded Good with Outstanding features. Read more here: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/148876 Our ethos is one of high quality learning opportunities within a warm and caring environment. We have high expectations for all our children at Halstead Community Primary School. We want them to be happy and successful, and we are committed to giving every individual child a chance to develop their talents, whatever they may be. This was recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection which stated: At this school everyone is made to feel welcome. Staff and pupils are caring, respectful and accepting of others. Pupils, including children in the early years work and play alongside one another positively, regardless of differences or needs. Hence our motto ‘Everybody different, everybody equal.’ Halstead Community Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: Halstead Community Primary School - Home and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk In partnership with Kent Local Authority, Halstead Community Primary School have opened a SEND unit for children with Autistic Spectrum Condition. This was initially for Reception and Year 1 aged pupils and we are now extending this to other year groups. Kent special schools and enhanced learning provisions offer appropriate placements for children and young people with the most significant needs, who require a curriculum which is wrapped around them so that they can engage in learning. Special School and Enhanced Learning P