SEN Teaching Assistants

We have vacancies within our

support team for SEN Teaching Assistants, the position is to support children with

specialist additional needs, although there may be occasions when the TA would

support guided group work as a general TA.

We are looking to appoint exceptional

candidates at Totnes St John C of E Primary School who:

Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly

motivated working alongside the class teacher to support children 1:1 across

all areas of the curriculum The post holders will be responsible for

ensuring a child has full access to the national curriculum and has to operate

in a number of ways to ensure the child progresses. Will be required to work under the direction

of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and

outside the school Responsible for working with an individual pupil

and with small groups Will be expected to show a high degree of

initiative and be able to react to given solutions with integrity and compassion Have experience of working with children.

Ideally, within a school environment Can inspire and motivate children and enable

them to be the best that they can be Has the ability to encourage every child to

learn and achieve and has enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference Has a passion to ensure high expectations for

all ensuring that they make outstanding progress Can plan, prepare and promote constructive play

during the lunchtime period

We welcome applications from

highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent

team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with

all members of our community. We are

looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s

lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve