SEN Teaching Assistant

Raunds Park Infant School is a happy, successful and busy Infant school where we are all passionate about raising expectations and aspirations. As a school, we pride ourselves on placing children at the centre of all we do, focusing on their academic and personal development and reaching their potential in both. We are incredibly proud of our caring and thoughtful children and also of our wonderful, dedicated staff who provide a learning environment and school ethos in which children can flourish and develop an enthusiasm for life-long learning. As a school, we pride ourselves on high levels of pupil academic achievement because this is a school where achievement and endeavour in all areas are acknowledged and celebrated. We are a small school with only 6 classes, ranging from age 4 to 7 (EYFS to Year 2). Our environment is small and caring; our staff work hard to ensure children love school and develop a lifelong love for learning.   The Role: Raunds Park Infant School is looking to recruit a SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team. You need to be patient, hard-working and have high expectations for yourself and pupils.  The post holder’s prime duties will be assisting the teacher with day-to-day work and helping to deliver learning programmes for individuals and small groups. A commitment to the life of the school is vital!  Key Tasks: To support teachers and pupils in the delivery of quality teaching and learning. Provide for the social, emotional and personal development of a pupil with additional needs. Promote the involvement of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school. Enable pupils to become more independent learners. Help raise standards of achievement for pupils. About You You will need: Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent Proven track record of strong and consistent behaviour management Experience of working closely with parents in successful home-school partnerships that support pupils’ needs A working knowledge of relevant and effective SEN interventions and how to support pupils with SEND Skilled at making and sustaining positive relationships with children Able to stimulate children’s interest in learning Able to work closely with pupils who are finding learning difficult, or those who have experienced a feeling of failure Skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners Capable of delivering intervention work and maintaining appropriate records Knowledge and understanding of how children learn Familiar with IT and its educational uses or approaches Excellent written and oral communication skills Benefits: Access to retail discounts and technology schemes Access to Cycle to Work 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential a