1:1 Teaching Assistant

The successful candidates should demonstrate patience and understanding of working with SEND behaviours. Experience of working with children in a school or childcare setting, and with additional needs is essential.  You will be working on a job share basis supporting two named children with support from the class teacher and Inclusion Lead to support the child’s needs, which will include intimate care. You should also have a flexible approach to your work.  Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.  Sherington CE School is set in a village location, and you will become part of a small, friendly team of supportive staff, who work together to best support the needs of every child.   Visits to school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01908 218247. Working Pattern:   CHILD ONE - 13.25 hours per week  Mondays 8:45am to 12.25am  Tuesdays 8.45am to 11.45am  Wednesdays 8.45am to 12.25am Friday 12.45 to 3.30pm   CHILD TWO - 15.25 hours per week  Mondays 12.55pm to 3.30pm  Tuesdays 12.15pm to 3.30pm  Wednesdays 12.55pm to 3.30pm  Thursdays 8.45am to 12.15pm  Fridays 8.45am to 12.15pm  Total working hours per week: 28.5   We reserve the right to interview before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply. Therefore, we encourage you to apply quickly if you are interested in this vacancy.     The Village Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment process.