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SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
28/06/2024
Advert End Date:
12/07/2024 12:00
Salary:
NJC 14-17
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Vacancy ID:
266919
Employment Location:
TS25 2EU
Closing date:
12 Jul
Further Information
SEND Teaching Assistant

Permanent
NJC point 14 – 17
35hpw
190 days TTO + 5 days

The Governing Body of Greatham Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to start in September 2024.

At Greatham, our vision for all children is for them to reach their full potential within a caring and stimulating environment to enable them to believe in themselves, achieve their goals and develop the skills necessary to succeed in their future.

We are looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic professional who can work well as part of a team and is a patient and kind individual who can work with children with special educational needs.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate an excellent level of understanding of children with specific needs and how they can be supported to ensure they flourish at Greatham School. You must have experience of working as a teaching assistant in a school setting and have evidence of experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs. Candidates will provide 1-1 and small group support. Your role may include intimate care with personal hygiene and toileting needs.

You will also assist the teaching staff in the preparation of the learning environment, liaising with parents and maintaining pupil records. You will also be responsible for supporting children at playtimes and lunchtimes.


You should be able to;

• Communicate well with children who have additional needs

• Support the class teacher and SENDCO in all aspects required of the role

• Demonstrate drive and skills to raise standards of pupils’ attainment and achievement

• Support the planning and delivery of the curriculum enabling access to learning for all pupils

• Support classroom management and behaviour techniques as directed

• Work alongside specific outside agencies where required.


If you are ready for a new and exciting challenge, we will offer you:

• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Well behaved, friendly and motivated children who love to learn
• A friendly and supportive staff team
• Supportive staff, parents and governors


Closing Date for Applications: Friday 12th July 2024 at noon

Interviews: Wednesday 17th July 2024

Position Available: 2nd September 2024

If you have the skills and drive to be successful in this role, please contact school on 01429 870254. If you need any further information, please contact us at:

office@greathamprimary.org.uk

Visits to school are encouraged, please contact us and we will arrange a time.

For more information about us, please visit:

https://greathamceprimary.org.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment and DBS checks. Greatham Church of England Primary School welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
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