What is the job role?
We are seeking a competent, compassionate and caring Higher Level Needs Teaching Assistant with experience of SEN in a Primary setting, to support a child/children with additional learning and behavioural needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will be:
1. qualified to Level 3 standard
2. experienced and confident
3. fully knowledgeable of relevant policies/codes of practice and
4. aware of relevant legislation
5. knowledgeable of the national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
6. understand the principles of child development and learning processes, and in particular, barriers to learning
7. Fully understanding and knowledgeable of the range of support services and providers
Experience of working with children with general/specific special educational needs, both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, is essential.
Interview Date - Week Commencing 6th October
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Following the recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check, effective 1 September, please note that an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Coventry City Council
Attached documents
8. Person Specification.pdf