Teaching Assistant (SEN )

The Role

We are looking to recruit a caring and enthusiastic teaching assistant to work in close partnership with our committed team including class teachers and SENCo to support the specific learning needs of key children. Full time / part time or job share will be considered

The role will involve working with named children who have Education, Health and Care Plans. You will be supporting pupils within the classroom setting as well as delivering interventions on a 1:1 or in small groups.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively, sensitively and empathetically to supervise and support our wonderful children with additional needs so that they can fulfil their potential and be successful in their learning. The role will include promoting independence and inclusion as well as supporting social development.

Accurate record keeping is important in this role, as is communicating and building effective working relationships with children, colleagues and parents. Attendance at review meetings may occasionally be required. You will take responsibility for the preparation of adapted resources under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo.

The ideal candidate will have:

·      Experience of working with children with additional needs

·      The ability to motivate children and the skills to support their learning effectively

·      Experience of leading interventions in small groups or on a 1:1

·      Good communication skills

·      A calm, nurturing personality

·      A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude

·      The desire to develop knowledge and skills and partake in continuing professional development

If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact the SENCo Carol Hamblett carol.hamblett@stimpson.emat.uk

Visits to the school are highly recommended.

Benefits