Teaching Assistant - SEND

Part of the City2Coast Primary Federation   Tel: 01493 740270   Email:   hos@rollesbyprimary.org.uk     Website:   https://caisterprimaryfederation.org/rollesby/   Head of School – Cat Barnard     Salary - Scale C/D, £13.05 to £13.47 per hour   Temporary until 31 August 2026   Part-time   17 hours per week (M-F)    Term time + 1 week   Required ASAP     Are you looking to join a community where everyone is encouraged to learn, develop and be the best they can be? To be successful in gaining this post, we require someone who can become immersed in a ‘can-do culture’ where nothing is seen by pupils or staff as a potential barrier to successful learning.  City2Coast Primary Federation is a group of four coastal schools, two city schools and a special resource base providing education for primary school children aged 2 to 11 years.    We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Teaching Assistant with experience and skills supporting children with Special Educational Needs to join our team in reception/year 1 at Rollesby Primary School. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher and other teaching assistants, assisting the children in their work and play, supporting with pupil behaviour and establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. You will work as a member of a friendly and committed staff in a supportive environment where teamwork is valued.   Personal qualities are of paramount important, and the person appointed will be expected to display patience, enthusiasm, energy, good humour, flexibility, and reliability. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.  Hours of work, 08:50 to 12:15, Monday to Friday.  We can offer:   Full support and training from a wider team  Opportunity for career progression within the Federation  Personalised performance management  Bespoke package of training  Requirements: We are looking for experienced a Teaching Assistant who:-   Can follow plans and work on own initiative  Has strong relationship building skills and techniques  Is passionate about helping children reach their potential despite challenges  Can communicate clearly with children and adults, verbally and in writing  Has experience of working with all ages of children in primary school  Is able to support a range of abilities including pupils with SEND  Can work both with a small group and on a 1:1 basis with pupils  Possibility to step up to HLTA  Able to adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines  Able to maintain confidentiality  Is confident in supporting good behaviour management skills  Has a desire to participate in school and Fed