Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Contract Details Contract 1: 22 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, (pro-rata salary is £12,369.23 - £12,866.58) Contract 2: 14.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, (pro-rata salary is £8,293.05 - £8,423.15) Our school is inclusive and strives to provide the best education and care it can, to help every child, whatever their starting point, to be the best they can be and reach their potential. As such, we are seeking two caring and committed Teaching Assistants who can inspire, motivate and support our children on a 1:1 basis in Key Stage 2. Our ideal candidate will be someone who: Has a good knowledge of a range of SEND needs and ways to support these Is confident, resilient, and dedicated, and has a positive attitude Has previous experience of working with and supporting children of relevant age in a school environment. Has good communication skills and a willingness to work constructively as part of a supportive team. Has good Literacy and Numeracy skills. Has the ability to build successful working relationships with both children, staff and parents. Has a personal commitment to on-going professional development. In return, we can offer you: A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to give their best at all times, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our partnership with Vivup If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity and you’d like to join our family, we would like to hear from you - please don't hesitate and apply today! Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by calling 01604 858816. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Please note CVs will not be accepted and Application Forms should be completed in full. Any gaps in employment must be identified and justified. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date, should we receive enough suitable applicants.